HR 672 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

RULES-ADOPTION OF JOINT RULES

Summary
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.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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5
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Committee
2
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Robyn Gabel
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