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SB 783 — SAFETY-TECH
Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0363
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 15, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
29 added · 29 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill SB 783 update definitions in the Illinois Pesticide Act, which includes clarifications on terms like "active ingredient" and "agricultural commodity." Additionally, the bill adjusts the short title of the Illinois Groundwater Protection Act for concise identification. These changes are important as they ensure clearer language and standards in pesticide regulation and groundwater protection, helping to promote safer agricultural practices and environmental safeguards.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b AN ACT concerning safety.
"Agricultural Commodity" means produce of the land, including, but not limited to, plants and plant parts, SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 2 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b livestock and poultry and livestock or poultry products, seeds, sod, shrubs and other products of agricultural origin including the premises necessary to and used directly in agricultural production.
"Certified applicator" means any individual who is certified under this Act to purchase, use, or supervise SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 3 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b the use of pesticides which are classified for restricted use.
"Commercial Not For Hire Applicator" means a certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides classified for general or restricted use for any purpose on property of an employer when such activity is a requirement of the terms of employment and such application of pesticides under this certification is SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 4 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b limited to property under the control of the employer only and includes, but is not limited to, the use or supervision of the use of pesticides in a greenhouse setting.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 5 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b 13.
"Ingredient Statement" means a statement of the name SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 6 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b and percentage of each active ingredient together with the total percentage of inert ingredients in a pesticide and for pesticides containing arsenic in any form, the ingredient statement shall include percentage of total and water soluble arsenic, each calculated as elemental arsenic.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 7 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b S.
"Person" means any individual, partnership, association, fiduciary, corporation, or any organized group of SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 8 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b persons whether incorporated or not.
"Restricted Use Pesticide" means any pesticide with one or more of its uses classified as restricted by order of SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 9 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b the Administrator of USEPA.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 10 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b 42.
"Use" means any activity covered by the pesticide label, including, but not limited to, application of SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 11 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b pesticide, mixing and loading, storage of pesticides or pesticide containers, disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers and reentry into treated sites or areas.
Registration is not required if a pesticide is shipped from one plant or warehouse to another SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 12 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b plant or warehouse by the same person and is used solely at such plant or warehouse as a constituent part to make a pesticide which is registered under provisions of this Act and FIFRA.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 13 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b A.
In addition, for the years preceding the year 2004 any SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 14 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b business registering a pesticide product at any time during one year shall pay the annual business registration fee of $250.
All registration accepted and approved by the SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 15 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b Director shall expire on the 31st day of December in any one year unless cancelled.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 16 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b 10.
For the year SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 17 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b 2026 and for each year thereafter, the fee for a multi-year commercial applicator license is $300 The late application fee for a commercial applicator license shall be $20 in addition to the normal license fee.
Evidence of responsibility may be provided in the SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 18 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b form of a surety bond for each licensed commercial applicator naming the licensed commercial applicator as principal of the bond.
Every insurance policy or bond shall contain a provision that it will not be cancelled or reduced by the principal or insurance company, except upon 30 days prior SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 19 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b notice in writing to the Director of the Department at the Springfield, Illinois office and the principal insured.
The Director may limit the license of an applicant to allow only the use of certain pesticides in a delimited geographic area, or to the use of certain application SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 20 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b techniques or equipment.
The application for certification shall be made in writing to the Director, on forms available from the Director or the local county SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 21 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b agricultural extension adviser's office and be accompanied by payment of a $10 license fee in the years preceding the year 2001.
1-1-24.) SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 22 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b (415 ILCS 60/11.1) (from Ch.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 23 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b D.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 24 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b 1.
SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 25 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b B.
The Department may adopt rules to implement and administer this Section, including administrative rules related to education courses and their content, provider restrictions and requirements, and any related topic that the Department deems necessary or appropriate to implement and maintain the education course program described in this SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 26 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b Section.
For the years preceding the year 2001, a licensed commercial operator working for or under the supervision of a SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 27 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b certified licensed commercial pesticide applicator shall pay an annual fee of $25.
A commercial not-for-hire operator shall SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 28 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b be assessed a fee of $15 $10 for a duplicate license.
Dealers who hold a Structural Pest Control license with the Illinois Department of Public Health or a Commercial SB0783 EngrossedEnrolled - 29 - LRB104 07111 BDA 17148 b Applicator's license with the Illinois Department of Agriculture are exempt from the registration fee but must register with the Department.
Amendments
2 amendmentsClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0363
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Effective Date January 1, 2026
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Governor Approved
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Sent to the Governor
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Passed Both Houses
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
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Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
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Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
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Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
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Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
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Arrived in House
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
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Third Reading - Passed; 050-004-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Koehler
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Recalled to Second Reading
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 008-004-000
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Agriculture
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
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Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
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Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
Sponsors
- David Koehler · Primary
- Patrick J. Joyce · Cosponsor
- Paul Faraci · Cosponsor
- Jr. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh · Primary
- Jason R. Bunting · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on · 6 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- David Koehler Democrat
- Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat
Co-sponsors (3)
- Patrick J. Joyce Democrat
- Paul Faraci Democrat
- Jason R. Bunting Republican
Not signed on (178)
178 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 178 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 115 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (117)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stava-Murray | — | Yea |
| Costa Howard | — | Yea |
| Du Buclet | — | Yea |
| Faver Dias | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, Lisa | — | Yea |
| Katz Muhl | — | Yea |
| La Ha | — | Yea |
| Williams, Jawaharial | — | Yea |
| Yang Rohr | — | Yea |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | Yea |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Briel | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Ammons | Democrat | Yea |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Didech | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Vella | Democrat | Yea |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Democrat | Yea |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | Democrat | Yea |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Yea |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Harry Benton | Democrat | Yea |
| Hoan Huynh | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democrat | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin John Olickal | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Lilian Jiménez | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | Yea |
| Martha Deuter | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Beth Canty | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Gill | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Hanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Crawford | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael J. Kelly | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nabeela Syed | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicolle Grasse | Democrat | Yea |
| Norma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Rick Ryan | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Robyn Gabel | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharon Chung | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Yolonda Morris | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Yea |
| Amy Elik | Republican | Yea |
| Amy L. Grant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Halbrook | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Fritts | Republican | Yea |
| Brandun Schweizer | Republican | Yea |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis Tipsword | Republican | Yea |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Yea |
| Jason R. Bunting | Republican | Yea |
| Jed Davis | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Keicher | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Sanalitro | Republican | Yea |
| Joe C. Sosnowski | Republican | Yea |
| John M. Cabello | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Schmidt | Republican | Yea |
| Kyle Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Martin McLaughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Michael J. Coffey, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Sheehan | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Jacobs | Republican | Yea |
| Regan Deering | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Yea |
| Tony M. McCombie | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Weaver | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Republican | Yea |
| William E Hauter | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Amy Briel | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Gill | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicolle Grasse | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharon Chung | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Yea |
| Jason R. Bunting | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 32 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 7% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (58)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Simmons | — | Yea |
| Glowiak Hilton | — | Not Voting |
| Loughran Cappel | — | Not Voting |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Graciela Guzmán | Democrat | Yea |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | Nay |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Porfirio | Democrat | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris III | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | Yea |
| Rachel Ventura | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Nay |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Balkema | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Yea |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | Yea |
| Darby A. Hills | Republican | Nay |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Erica Harriss | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 31% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Nay |
| Chris Balkema | Republican | Nay |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris III | Democrat | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 783?
- SB 783 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat), and Jason R. Bunting (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 783?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 783?
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