Illinois Legislative News: November 10, 2025
Third Reading Consulting Group
The Illinois General Assembly concluded a two-week fall veto session in the early morning hours of Friday, October 31. Following an uneventful first week of veto session from October 14-16, the House and Senate returned to Springfield after a one-week break with a great deal to accomplish.
An energy omnibus (SB 25) focusing on battery energy storage and Chicago area public transportation governance and funding reform (SB 2111) were expected to be the most significant items under consideration. Both the energy and transit packages ended up passing after agreements were reached in the second week of veto session.
Other notable legislation that passed in veto session include a revenue package (SB 1911) to decouple Illinois from two tax changes enacted under the federal government’s budget reconciliation package (HR 1), an immigration enforcement package (HB 1312), a sunset extension omnibus (HB 1437), the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act (HB 576), a tax increment financing (TIF) extension omnibus and changes to the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (SB 642), updates to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s (ISAC) scholarship programs to conform with federal requirements (HB 3065), and a Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act Omnibus (SB 243) approved during the first week of veto session.
2026 Illinois Primary Election Candidate Filing Results
Candidate filing for the 2026 Illinois election cycle officially closed on November 3 at 5:00PM, finalizing the field for the upcoming races. The 2026 primary election is set for March 16, with the general election to follow on November 3. One of the most notable developments in the early stages of the election cycle is that U.S. Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-4) announced he will not seek reelection in the 4th Congressional District, likely paving the way for his longtime Chief of Staff Patty García to replace him, as the only other Democrat who filed to run for the seat.
Important Upcoming Dates – Statewide
February 6 – Bill Introduction Deadline
February 18 – Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address
March 13 – Initial Chamber Committee Deadline (Senate)
March 27 – Initial Chamber Committee Deadline (House)
April 17 – Initial Chamber Third Reading Deadline
May 8 – Opposite Chamber Committee Deadline
May 22 – Opposite Chamber Third Reading Deadline
May 31 – Adjournment