Third Reading Consulting Group shares the latest legislative updates below:
Session Preview
After taking this week off from session, the Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield on Tuesday, March 5. The House of Representatives will be in session from Tuesday through Thursday, and the Senate will be in session from Tuesday through Friday. Committees will continue to meet in both chambers. The Senate Committee deadline is rapidly approaching on Friday, March 15, a few days prior to the primary election, signifying an eventful two weeks for the chamber. On the other hand, the House Committee deadline is not until Friday, April 5, a few weeks after the primary election.
March 19 Primary Election Preview
The 2024 Illinois primary election will take place on March 19. Early voting began on February 15 in Chicago, February 21 in suburban Cook County, and is currently underway in many other jurisdictions across the state. Candidates for President, Congress, the Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Supreme Court, and various local races will appear on the primary ballot to decide the Democrat and Republican Party nominees for the November 5 general election. Online voter registration for the primary will remain active until March 3. Grace-period voter registration will be available at local county clerk’s offices or participating early voting locations after the March 3 deadline. Same-day registration will be available at some polling locations.
On Wednesday, a Cook County judge ordered that former President Donald Trump’s name be removed from the Republican primary ballot. However, Trump’s lawyers appealed the order, and he will remain on the primary ballot while the appeal process plays out.
Important Upcoming Dates – Statewide
March 15 – Senate Committee Deadline
March 19 – 2024 Primary Election
April 5 – House Committee Deadline
April 12 – Senate Third Reading Deadline
April 19 – House Third Reading Deadline
May 3 – Opposite Chamber Committee Deadline
May 17 – Opposite Chamber Third Reading Deadline
May 24 – Adjournment
May 25-31 – Contingent Session Days for Budget
November 5 – 2024 General Election
