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HJR 47

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Robyn Gabel and 1 co-sponsor

Joint resolution officially adjourns Illinois House and Senate, ending the current legislative session and suspending bill consideration until the next scheduled session.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HJR 47

Legislative bill overview

HJR 47 is a joint resolution that formally adjourns both the Illinois House and Senate. Joint resolutions of this type are procedural measures used to officially end a legislative session or recess period. The bill was introduced, adopted in the House, and transmitted to the Senate on October 31, 2025.

Why is this important

Adjournment resolutions mark the official end of legislative business for a session, determining when lawmakers stop meeting and when the legislative calendar resets. This procedural action affects the deadline for bill passage, constituent access to legislators during session, and the start of any interim period before the next scheduled session begins.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing concerns – If passed during an active legislative session, an early adjournment could prevent consideration of pending bills or emergency legislation that stakeholders believe requires action
  • Unfinished business – Adjournment may block bills in committee or on the calendar from receiving a vote, effectively killing them for that session
  • Rule suspension – The notation about moving to suspend Rule 3-6(a) suggests procedural irregularities or expedited handling that may bypass normal deliberation processes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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