Illinois · State Senator
Patrick J. Joyce
Bills sponsored
126
Became law
18
Cosponsored
215
Roll calls voted
3,397
Voted with their party
98% of 3,301
- This session:
- 19 of 109 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 47 of 1,471 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Patrick J. Joyce, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 104th General Assembly Senate, District 40 Democrat
- 103rd General Assembly Senate, District 40 Democrat
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| State Government | Chair | 104 |
| Agriculture | Vice Chair | 104 |
| Appropriations | Member | 104 |
| Energy and Public Utilities | Member | 104 |
| Labor | Member | 104 |
| Revenue | Member | 104 |
| Transportation | Member | 104 |
| State Government | Chair | 103 |
| State Government Special Issues | Chair | 103 |
| Agriculture | Vice Chair | 103 |
| Approp- Health and Human | Member | 103 |
| Energy and Public Utilities | Member | 103 |
| Health and Human Services | Member | 103 |
| Labor | Member | 103 |
Bills they sponsored
126 bills as primary sponsor and 18 resolutions, of which 18 became law. Each number opens the full list.
| Session | Bills | Became law | Resolutions | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104th General Assembly | 73 | 10 | 6 | 109 |
| 103rd General Assembly | 53 | 8 | 12 | 106 |
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 3018104 | IFA-FIRE TRUCK LOANS | Passed one chamber | Oct 13, 2026 |
| SB 3017104 | DRAINAGE CD-ELECT COMMISSIONER | In committee | Oct 13, 2026 |
| SB 3290104 | CYCLE SAFETY-PROVIDERS-GRANTS | Became law | Aug 7, 2026 |
| SB 3208104 | VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF | Became law | Aug 7, 2026 |
| SB 3275104 | IDOT-INTERSECTION REVIEW | Became law | Jul 31, 2026 |
| SB 3152104 | WILDLIFE-TRAP MEASUREMENT | Became law | Jul 31, 2026 |
| SB 2770104 | LOC FIRST RESPONDER INSURANCE | Became law | Jul 24, 2026 |
| SB 2769104 | MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST | Became law | Jul 24, 2026 |
| SB 2756104 | WILDLIFE CD-WILDLIFE RIFLE | Became law | Jul 24, 2026 |
| SB 4198104 | $SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH | In committee | Jul 14, 2026 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 3,397 recorded votes in all: 3,224 yes, 77 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3208 | House Floor Amendment No. 3 - State Government - Recommend Do AdoptVEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF | Yes | Passed 8–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3967 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceNURSING HOME SURVEYOR REPORT | Yes | Passed 58–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3967 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceNURSING HOME SURVEYOR REPORT | Yes | Passed 58–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3798 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceMENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS | Yes | Passed 58–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3777 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceHUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT | Not voting | 41–14 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3661 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FUND | Yes | Passed 58–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3645 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceREGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION | Yes | 51–3 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3506 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceCRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS | Yes | Passed 58–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3484 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceVEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION | Yes | 48–7 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3465 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceCONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS | Yes | Passed 45–13 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3403 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrencePEN CD-BD OF INVESTMENT AUDIT | Yes | Passed 57–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3398 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceCIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON | Yes | Passed 56–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3398 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceCIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON | Yes | Passed 56–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3365 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceMEDICARE/MEDICAID DUAL ELIGIBL | Yes | Passed 59–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3322 | House Floor Amendment No. 3 - ConcurrenceMENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION | Yes | Passed 57–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3322 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceMENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION | Yes | Passed 57–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3321 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceLOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS | Yes | Passed 57–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3273 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceUTILITIES-INTERCONNECTIONS | Yes | Passed 58–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3258 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceINS-RENTAL VEHICLE COVERAGE | Yes | Passed 58–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3255 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceDHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM | Yes | 37–21 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3222 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceVIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME | Yes | 47–10 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3213 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS | Yes | Passed 56–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3208 | House Floor Amendment No. 3 - ConcurrenceVEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF | Yes | Passed 56–0 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3113 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceCREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS | Yes | Passed 50–6 |
| May 31, 2026 | SB 3111 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceCOUNTY LAW LIBRARIES | Yes | Passed 57–0 |
From Illinois's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.