The Illinois House returned to session on April 7 following a week-long legislative spring break, with seven scheduled session days before the third reading deadline for all House bills. Floor debate is set to begin at noon and will continue throughout the coming days, with proceedings available for live viewing on the official Illinois General Assembly website.
This period is significant as lawmakers work within a limited timeframe to advance their proposed legislation. The upcoming days are expected to be busy as representatives debate and vote on various bills ahead of key deadlines.
Jacqueline A. Haas, a Republican, was elected in 2020 to represent Illinois’ 79th House District, succeeding Lindsay Parkhurst according to public records. As the legislative calendar progresses, members like Haas will participate in debates and votes that could impact constituents across the state.
Observers can follow live audio and video of floor debates through the Illinois General Assembly’s online platform at https://ilga.gov/House/AudioVideo.
