Illinois · Former state senator

Tom Bennett

Republican Senate District 53 On file since 103

Tom Bennett
Bills sponsored
60
Became law
5
Cosponsored
127
Roll calls voted
1,742
Voted with their party
98% of 1,625

Service

Every session we hold for Tom Bennett, newest first. One page covers them all.

  • 103rd General Assembly Senate, District 53 Republican

Committees

Seats and leadership roles, by session.

CommitteeRoleSession
Approp Ed Ranking 103
Approp- Higher Education Member 103
Early Childhood Education Member 103
Education Member 103
Energy and Public Utilities Member 103
Higher Education Member 103

Bills they sponsored

60 bills as primary sponsor and 17 resolutions, of which 5 became law. Each number opens the full list.

SessionBillsBecame lawResolutionsCosponsored
103rd General Assembly 60 5 17 127

Latest activity on their bills

BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SB 3994103 CD CORR-COMMITTED PERSON MAIL In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3978103 ISP-VARIOUS CORR CNTRS-RESTORE In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3976103 ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3970103 $DCEO-LOCAL GOV GRANTS In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3969103 DCEO-LOCAL GOV GRANT PROGRAM In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3967103 STATE FACILITIES-RESTORATION In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3966103 CD CORR-CLOSED PRISON SITE In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3964103 $SUPP-DEPT AGR-SWCD In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3961103 VEH CD-KNOX COLLEGE PLATES In committee Jan 7, 2025
SB 3533103 SCH CD-ENGLISH LEARNERS-CIVICS In committee Jan 7, 2025

All 77 they sponsored in the 103rd General Assembly ›

How they voted

Most recent first. 1,742 recorded votes in all: 1,370 yes, 260 no.

DateBillQuestionTheir voteResult
Jan 6, 2025 SB 2655 House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceMEDICAID EXPANSION TASK FORCE Not voting Passed 55–0
Jan 6, 2025 HB 4907 Third ReadingREPEAL REYES SYN REPORTING ACT Not voting Passed 55–0
Jan 6, 2025 HB 4828 Third ReadingISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT Not voting Passed 44–12
Jan 6, 2025 HB 4410 Third ReadingCRIMINAL-PROSTITUTION Not voting Passed 43–10
Jan 6, 2025 HB 4144 Third ReadingPUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISRUPT Not voting Passed 43–10
Jan 6, 2025 HB 3288 Third ReadingDCEO-REGIONAL MANUFACTURING Not voting Passed 32–21
Jan 6, 2025 HB 2840 Third ReadingDESIGNATIONS-NUT-WALNUT Not voting Passed 54–0
Jan 6, 2025 HB 817 Third ReadingSTATE GOVERNMENT-TECH Not voting Passed 53–0
Jan 6, 2025 HB 587 Third ReadingREGULATION-TECH Not voting Passed 39–16
Jan 6, 2025 HB 297 Third ReadingEDUCATION-TECH Not voting Passed 43–11
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DateBillQuestionTheir voteResult
Jan 5, 2025 SB 3180 House Floor Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceCHILD PERFORMERS-HOUR REQS Not voting Passed 38–15
Jan 5, 2025 HB 5367 Third ReadingVIDEO GAMING-LICENSEE LOCATION Not voting Passed 51–0
Jan 5, 2025 HB 5164 Third ReadingNAME CHANGE-PUB CHANGES-FEES Not voting Passed 33–16
Jan 5, 2025 HB 2547 Third ReadingWAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECT ACT Not voting Passed 35–15
Jan 5, 2025 HB 2474 Third ReadingDAY CARE HOME CAPACITY Not voting Passed 48–2
Nov 21, 2024 SB 2703 House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrencePROP TX-HISTORIC RESIDENCE Yes Passed 48–3
Nov 21, 2024 HB 4781 Third ReadingDCFS-KINSHIP IN DEMAND Yes Passed 56–0
Nov 21, 2024 HB 793 Third ReadingSTATE GOVERNMENT-TECH No Passed 43–11
Nov 20, 2024 SB 3410 House Floor Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceDHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS No Passed 39–17
Nov 20, 2024 SB 3410 House Committee Amendment No. 1 - ConcurrenceDHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS No Passed 39–17
Nov 20, 2024 SB 688 House Floor Amendment No. 3 - ConcurrenceLOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH Yes Passed 54–0
Nov 20, 2024 SB 688 House Committee Amendment No. 2 - ConcurrenceLOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH Yes Passed 54–0
Nov 20, 2024 SB 507 Third ReadingEMPLOYMENT-TECH Yes Passed 55–0
Nov 20, 2024 SB 469 Third ReadingEDUCATION-TECH Yes Passed 50–1
Nov 20, 2024 HB 5373 Third ReadingCONT SUB-CHRONIC PAIN TREATMEN Yes Passed 56–0

From Illinois's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.