Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB5253      — FIRE DIST-TRUSTEE COMPENSATION

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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 February 05, 2026. 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

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill increases compensation limits for fire protection district trustees based on the number of full-time firemen.

This legislation amends compensation limits for trustees of fire protection districts. It raises the maximum annual payment depending on the number of full-time firefighters in the district.

Summary

Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $1,500 (rather that $1,000) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having more than 3 but fewer than 10 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,000 (rather that $1,500) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having 10 or more full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,500 (rather that $2,000) per annum.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  7. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  10. Assigned to Executive

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. First Reading

  14. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026

  16. Arrive in Senate

  17. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-000-000

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  19. Second Reading - Short Debate

  20. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  24. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson

Sponsors

  • Jil Tracy · Cosponsor
  • Jason Plummer · Cosponsor
  • Sally J. Turner · Cosponsor
  • Michael W. Halpin · Cosponsor
  • Patrick J. Joyce · Cosponsor
  • Chris Balkema · Cosponsor
  • Andrew S. Chesney · Cosponsor
  • Dan Swanson · Primary
  • Anthony DeLuca · Cosponsor
  • Jr. Michael J. Coffey · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (173)

173 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

Third Reading

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 68007
Republican 270012
Unaffiliated 0003
Total 950022
% of votes cast 81%0%0%19%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Not Voting
Johnson — Not Voting
Hernandez, Lisa — Not Voting
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
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Laura Faver Dias 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 Not Voting
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter 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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl 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 Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Not Voting
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Not Voting
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Not Voting
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Police & Fire Committee

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Democrat 9000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5253      do?
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $1,500 (rather that $1,000) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having more than 3 but fewer than 10 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,000 (rather that $1,500) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having 10 or more full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,500 (rather that $2,000) per annum.
Who sponsors HB5253     ?
HB5253      is sponsored by Jil Tracy, Jason Plummer, Sally J. Turner, Michael W. Halpin, Patrick J. Joyce, Chris Balkema, Andrew S. Chesney, Dan Swanson (Republican), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), and Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5253     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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