Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SR0240      — CONGRATS-HON. JAMES A. KNECHT

Last action — Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Congratulates the Honorable James A. "Jim" Knecht on the occasion of his serving on the bench for the past 50 years, becoming the longest-serving judge in Illinois.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR0240      do?
Congratulates the Honorable James A. "Jim" Knecht on the occasion of his serving on the bench for the past 50 years, becoming the longest-serving judge in Illinois.
Who sponsors SR0240     ?
SR0240      is sponsored by Sally J. Turner (Republican) and David Koehler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR0240     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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