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SJR 14

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen and 1 co-sponsor

Joint resolution to adjourn Illinois legislature passed Senate on January 29, 2025, ending legislative session and preventing further bill consideration until next session.

Adopted Both Houses
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Bill Summary · SJR 14

Legislative bill overview

SJR 14 is a joint resolution that directs both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives to adjourn their legislative sessions. The resolution was introduced on January 29, 2025, and was adopted the same day after suspending Senate Rule 3-6(a). It has now been transmitted to the House for consideration.

Why is this important

Adjournment resolutions are procedural mechanisms that formally end a legislative session, preventing further bills from being introduced or voted on until a new session begins. This directly affects the legislative calendar and any pending business, potentially delaying or preventing action on bills not yet passed. For constituents, this determines how long lawmakers remain in session to address outstanding legislation.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing concerns: Adjourning in late January is unusually early in a legislative session, raising questions about whether critical bills had sufficient time for consideration
  • Unfinished business: Pending legislation and constituent services may be delayed or deferred, depending on what remains unaddressed
  • Rule suspension: The resolution required suspending Rule 3-6(a), suggesting it bypassed normal procedural requirements that may exist for good reasons

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

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