RULES-ADOPTION OF JOINT RULES
- Introduced Feb 17, 2026
- In committee Feb 17, 2026
- Adopted by the House Feb 17, 2026
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends Rule 67. Provides that the House of Representatives may adopt Joint House-Senate Session Rules by resolution, concurrently with the Senate, for the purpose of meeting with the Senate in joint session on ceremonial occasions, to hear the Governor deliver the State of the State message or another address, or to hear a distinguished visitor. Specifies that any resolution proposing Joint House-Senate Session…
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Amends Rule 67. Provides that the House of Representatives may adopt Joint House-Senate Session Rules by resolution, concurrently with the Senate, for the purpose of meeting with the Senate in joint session on ceremonial occasions, to hear the Governor deliver the State of the State message or another address, or to hear a distinguished visitor. Specifies that any resolution proposing Joint House-Senate Session Rules must set forth those rules in their entirety. Requires the resolution to be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of those elected. Provides that Joint House-Senate Session Rules are subject to revision or amendment only in accordance with Rule 67. Further provides that, if no Joint House-Senate Session Rules are adopted for the purpose of meeting with the Senate in joint session, then the customs and traditions of Joint House-Senate Sessions shall be adhered to and followed.
Every action
5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
- HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
- HouseResolution Adopted
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Robyn GabelD Primary sponsor · District 18
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.