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HJR 22

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

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

Illinois HJR 22 terminates the current legislative session in both chambers, ending consideration of all pending bills not yet passed or signed into law.

Adopted Both Houses
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Bill Summary · HJR 22

Legislative bill overview

HJR 22 is a procedural resolution that directs both the Illinois House and Senate to adjourn their current legislative session. The bill was introduced by Representatives Robyn Gabel and Mattie Hunter, moved through the Senate on March 6, 2025, and was adopted after suspending Senate Rule 3-6(a).

Why is this important

Adjournment resolutions are significant because they formally end a legislative session, stopping all pending business and preventing further votes on bills. This directly affects the timeline for any legislation still under consideration and determines when legislators must return for the next session.

Potential points of contention

  • Unfinished business: Any bills not yet voted on or signed into law before adjournment are typically killed or carried over, potentially frustrating efforts to pass time-sensitive legislation
  • Procedural disagreement: The need to suspend Rule 3-6(a) suggests some opposition to the adjournment timeline, indicating not all members agreed the session should end at that moment
  • Session timing: The appropriateness of ending the session at this point in the calendar year may be disputed, depending on legislative workload and priorities remaining

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

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