Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB1553      — ELECTION DAY WAIVER

Last action — House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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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 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning holidays, provides that a school board or other entity eligible to apply for waivers and modifications under the Code is authorized to hold school or schedule teachers' institutes, parent-teacher conferences, or staff development on November 3, 2026 (2026 General Election Day) if certain conditions are met. Effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Ethics & Elections

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Ethics & Elections

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Ethics & Elections

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  10. Assigned to Ethics & Elections

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1553      do?
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning holidays, provides that a school board or other entity eligible to apply for waivers and modifications under the Code is authorized to hold school or schedule teachers' institutes, parent-teacher conferences, or staff development on November 3, 2026 (2026 General Election Day) if certain conditions are met. Effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors HB1553     ?
HB1553      is sponsored by Tony M. McCombie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1553     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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