Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
SB 2953: PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT
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Plain-language summary
SB 2953 is a bill introduced in the Illinois Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT. Primary sponsor: Mike Halpin (Democratic), Gregg Johnson (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Halpin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Gregg Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Amy Elik | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Paul Faraci | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 52 |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Adriane L. Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stephanie Kifowit | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Joyce Mason | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Steve McClure | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Robert Peters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Doris Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| Rachel Ventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026
- Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
- Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
- Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
- Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- Second Reading - Short Debate
- Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
- Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
- Pension Note Filed
- Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
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