Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

SB2984      — EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL

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

  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 January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Early Learning Council Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the purpose of the Illinois Early Learning Council. Provides that the Secretary of Early Childhood or the Secretary's designee shall serve as co-chairperson of the Council. Provides that the governor shall appoint to the Council parents and caregivers of children 5 years of age or under. Provides that the Department of Early Childhood shall provide staffing and administrative support to the Council. Sets forth provisions concerning conflicts of interest. Amends the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. Provides that specified members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium shall be appointed by the Department of Early Childhood.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  4. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Collins

  5. Recalled to Second Reading

  6. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 012-000-000

  7. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026

  12. Second Reading

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026

  14. Do Pass Education; 012-000-000

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

  19. Assigned to Education

  20. Referred to Assignments

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 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

Education

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 8002
Total 12003
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Education

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 8002
Total 12003
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2984      do?
Amends the Illinois Early Learning Council Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the purpose of the Illinois Early Learning Council. Provides that the Secretary of Early Childhood or the Secretary's designee shall serve as co-chairperson of the Council. Provides that the governor shall appoint to the Council parents and caregivers of children 5 years of age or under. Provides that the Department of Early Childhood shall provide staffing and administrative support to the Council. Sets forth provisions concerning conflicts of interest. Amends the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. Provides that specified members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium shall be appointed by the Department of Early Childhood.
Who sponsors SB2984     ?
SB2984      is sponsored by Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), and Mike Porfirio (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2984     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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