Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

SB 1979 — SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

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  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 February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

finance labor
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1979?
SB 1979 is sponsored by Willie Preston (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), and Bill Cunningham (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1979?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 1979?
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