SB0453Introduced in the Senate
EMPLOYMENT-TECH
Introduced by Graciela Guzman, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. In provisions concerning the duty to bargain collectively, provides that specified conditions apply whenever collective bargaining is for the purpose of establishing an initial agreement following original certification of units (rather than units with fewer than 35 employees), with respect to public employees other than peace officers, fire fighters, and security employees. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0358
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 31, 2025
82
Yes
33
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Labor; 012-006-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Guzman
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 039-016-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Gregg Johnson
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Labor & Commerce Committee; Rep. Bob Morgan
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-037-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 015-008-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 082-033-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0358
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