ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

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

Sets Illinois Senate and House adjournment for June 1, 2026 and allows reconvening only at the call of the President/Speaker.

Adopted Both Houses

Summary of SJR 67 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

SJR 67 is a concurrent resolution that determines adjournment procedures for both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.

Specifically, it sets the adjournment status for the Senate and the House on a defined date and leaves open how the chambers will proceed after that date.

Key provisions

When the Senate adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the President.

When the House of Representatives adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the Speaker.

The resolution operates as a procedural directive regarding adjournment timing and the continuation of session activity after the specified date.

Who/what is affected

The Illinois Senate and Illinois House of Representatives are affected, as the resolution governs their adjournment status.

It indirectly affects legislative staff, members, and institutional calendars by clarifying when each chamber would resume only at the call of the presiding officer (President for the Senate; Speaker for the House) rather than resuming on a fixed date.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Effective date: The resolution applies to the adjournment on Monday, June 01, 2026.

Operational detail: Both chambers are placed on adjournment “until the call of the President/Speaker,” indicating that either chamber may reconvene only upon notification or decision by the respective presiding officer.

Process history: The bill was filed, moved to suspend Rule 3-6(a), prevailed, and was adopted by both chambers on June 1, 2026. The sponsor listed in the House is Rep. Robyn Gabel, with Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford as a co-sponsor.

Practical implications

The resolution provides flexibility for post-adjournment activity, allowing leadership to determine the timing of reconvening rather than tying the legislature to a fixed session resume date.

It signals an emphasis on leadership-driven scheduling during a defined adjournment period, which can affect legislative workflow, committee activity, and potential special sessions.

Notes

No substantive policy changes or appropriations are included in this resolution; it is a procedural matter regarding adjournment and reconvening authority.

The resolution passed through and was adopted by both chambers on the same day, indicating consensus on the adjournment framework for June 1, 2026.