Administrative Rules
CAPITOL COMPLEX
The SECRETARY OF STATE adopted amendments to the Part titled Public Use of the Capitol Complex and Springfield Facilities (71 IAC 2005; proposed at 48 Ill Reg 17322) effective 4/15/25 at 49 Ill Reg 5978, replacing emergency rules that were effective 11/18/24. The rulemaking requires all members and employees of the General Assembly, employees of SOS, and employees of other State agencies to wear government-issued photo IDs where they can be easily seen at all times when entering and within the Capitol Complex. Those who do not have such IDs must undergo security screening before entering the complex. Since 1st Notices, SOS has modified the definition of a government-issued photo ID to include, through 6/30/26, only IDs issued by the Illinois General Assembly, an employee identification card issued by an Illinois State agency, or an employee identification card issued by SOS. Effective 7/1/26, this definition will also include employee IDs issued by any State, local or federal agency and IDs issued by SOS to lobbyists, vendors, and employees of State agencies that do not issue their own photo IDs. Those affected by this rulemaking include lobbyists, news media personnel, and others conducting business at the Capitol Complex.
The Illinois House and Senate resumed activity last week. With a packed committee schedule and the May 9 opposite chamber committee deadline looming, dozens of proposals cleared committee in both chambers. Legislators are gearing up for a busy final month of session as the May 31 adjournment date quickly approaches.
In other news, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced he won’t run for a sixth term in 2026. His decision opens up this U.S. Senate seat for the first time since 1997 as Durbin was Illinois longest-serving U.S. Senator. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced she will run for Durbin’s seat by launching a campaign video that focused on opposing President Donald Trump and highlighting her work on abortion rights, the Illinois assault weapon ban, and increasing the state’s minimum wage. Illinois’ other U.S. Sen., Tammy Duckworth, and Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as Durbin’s replacement.
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While it’s still early in the race, other potential Democratic contenders include Congressmembers Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lauren Underwood, and Robin Kelly, as well as other statewide elected officials, and state legislators. On the Republican side, Congressman Darin LaHood is being floated as a possible candidate. Sen. Dick Durbin said he plans to publicly stay out of the race to fill his seat, and therefore won’t endorse any candidate.
Important Upcoming Dates – Statewide
May 9 – Opposite Chamber Committee Deadline
May 23 – Opposite Chamber Third Reading Deadline
May 31 – Adjournment