Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB1959      — $DEAF COMM-TECH

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  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 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill funds the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission for fiscal year 2026.

This bill allocates $2 from the state’s General Revenue Fund to support the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission for its expenses in fiscal year 2026. This funding will assist the commission in carrying out its responsibilities.

Summary

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **

  3. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  4. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  5. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **

  6. Second Reading - Short Debate

  7. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **

  8. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

  9. Assigned to Executive Committee

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 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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Votes

Executive

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1959      do?
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors HB1959     ?
HB1959      is sponsored by Tony M. McCombie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1959     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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