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SJR 38

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Ellman and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois House and Senate jointly adopted a resolution to formally adjourn their current legislative session, ending voting and official business until the next session begins.

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Bill Summary · SJR 38

Legislative bill overview

SJR 38 is a procedural resolution that formally adjourns both the Illinois House and Senate. This type of resolution is a standard legislative mechanism used to officially end a legislative session or recess period, requiring adoption by both chambers.

Why this is important

Adjournment resolutions mark the official end of legislative business for a session, after which lawmakers cannot take further votes or conduct official business until the next session begins. This has practical implications for any pending legislation—bills not yet passed die unless they are carried over under specific rules.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing of adjournment: Disagreement over whether the legislature should adjourn when significant bills remain pending or unresolved
  • Carryover provisions: Questions about which bills are allowed to carry over to the next session versus which automatically die
  • Unfinished business: Concerns that urgent matters were not addressed before the formal close of the session

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

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