2024 IL Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Illinois General Assembly in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. State-Controlled Local Media

Mandates that a "local news organization" shall not be sold without giving 120 days written notice to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, its county government, and "any in-State nonprofit organization in the business of buying local news organizations."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB3592 Roll Call 1449955 Passed 43 to 16 on May 24, 2024 See First Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

2. No Copays for Abortions

Requires health plans not to impose any deductible, coinsurance, waiting period, or other cost-sharing limitation for abortion services, with certain exceptions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB5142 Roll Call 1449732 Passed 40 to 19 on May 23, 2024 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools

Directs every public school to provide instruction on "climate change," beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB4895 Roll Call 1449357 Passed 36 to 16 on May 23, 2024 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood

Creates the Department of Early Childhood, "centralizing" all early childhood education, care programs, and services "into a single State agency."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1 Roll Call 1426146 Passed 56 to 0 on Apr 12, 2024 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence Article I Section 8

5. Farmers\' Market Grants

Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide grants for "equipment upgrades" for "farmer-owned grocery stores or markets."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB3219 Roll Call 1426336 Passed 59 to 0 on Apr 12, 2024 See 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

6. "Language Equity" in Illinois

Removes "language as a barrier for persons who have limited English proficiency" by adopting a "language equity and access policy" that ensures "multilingual signage," "multilingual websites," and "staffing of bilingual employees at State agencies."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB3762 Roll Call 1426129 Passed 45 to 8 on Apr 12, 2024 See 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

How did they vote?

Neil Anderson
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-047
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Omar Aquino
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Christopher Belt
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-057
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Thomas M. Bennett
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-053
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Terri Bryant
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-058
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Cristina Castro
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-022
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Javier Loera Cervantes
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-001
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Andrew S. Chesney
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-045
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Lakesia Collins
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
William Cunningham
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
John F. Curran
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-041
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Donald P. DeWitte
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Mary Edly-Allen
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-031
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Laura Ellman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Paul Faraci
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-052
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Sara Feigenholtz
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-006
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Laura Fine
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Dale Fowler
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-059
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Ann Gillespie
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Suzanne Glowiak
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-023
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Michael W. Halpin
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-036
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Don Harmon
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-039
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Napoleon Harris
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Erica Conway Harriss
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-056
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Michael E. Hastings
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Linda Holmes
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-042
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Mattie Hunter
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Adriane Johnson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Emil Jones
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Patrick J. Joyce
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-040
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
David Koehler
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-046
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Seth Lewis
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Kimberly A. Lightford
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-004
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Meg Loughran Cappel
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-049
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Robert F. Martwick
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Steve McClure
20% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-054
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Dan McConchie
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Julie A. Morrison
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Laura M. Murphy
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-028
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Robert Peters
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Jason Plummer
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-055
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Mike Porfirio
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-011
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Willie Preston
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Susan Rezin
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-038
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Chapin Rose
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-051
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Mike Simmons
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Elgie R. Sims
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Steve Stadelman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-034
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Win Stoller
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-037
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Dave Syverson
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Natalie Toro
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Jil Walker Tracy
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-050
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Doris Turner
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-048
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Sally J. Turner
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-044
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Rachel Ventura
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-043
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Karina Villa
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Celina Villanueva
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-012
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Ram Villivalam
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Mark L. Walker
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
Craig Wilcox
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. State-Controlled Local Media
2. No Copays for Abortions
3. "Climate Change" Classes in Public Schools
4. Creating the Department of Early Childhood
5. Farmers\' Market Grants
6. "Language Equity" in Illinois
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