Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 15 D · 13 R cosponsors

HB 1713 — SCH CD-APPROVE CHICAGO SCH BD

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 28 sponsors

    1 primary, 27 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 13 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill requires the Mayor of Chicago to appoint members of the Chicago Board of Education with the advice and consent of the Chicago City Council, thereby changing the previous requirement of appointment without such consent.

  • 105 ILCS 5/34-3

    appointed by the Mayor, without the consent or approval of the City Council → appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council

    The Mayor's appointment of Board members now requires approval from the City Council.

  • 105 ILCS 5/34-3

    appointed by the Mayor, without the consent or approval of the City Council → appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council

    The appointment process for Board members is made more democratic by involving the City Council.

Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  26. Referred to Rules Committee

  27. First Reading

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  29. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  30. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin J. Moylan

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 27 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (27)

Not signed on (155)

155 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1713?
HB 1713 is sponsored by Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Jeff Keicher (Republican), Brad Stephens (Republican), John M. Cabello (Republican), Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Dave Vella (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Margaret Croke (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Harry Benton (Democrat), Travis Weaver (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), Amy Elik (Republican), Regan Deering (Republican), Ryan Spain (Republican), Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat), Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), and Martin J. Moylan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1713?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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