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D Illinois House · District 7 On the 2026 ballot

Rep. Chris Welch

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Total votes
1,736
all sessions
Attendance
98%
28 missed
Higher than 76% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 83% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 89% of chamber peers
Sponsored
2,099
bills & resolutions
Higher than 99% of chamber peers
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0
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2,099 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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2,099
Primary
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Co-sponsor HB 4261
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
LIBRARIES-GRANTS

Amends the Illinois Library System Act. Increases the amounts to be provided by the State Librarian for annual library system grants, for annual grants to qualified public libraries in the State, and for annual school library grants. Effective immediately.

Passed May 22, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1598
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
OPERATING ROOM SAFETY ACT

Creates the Operating Room Patient Safety Act. Provides that each surgical technologist hired or contracted by a health care facility on or after January 1, 2027 shall meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits an individual from performing surgical technology services if the individual is acting within the scope of the individual's license or registration or is a student or intern under the direct supervision of a licensed health care provider.

Passed May 21, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4207
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INS-HEALTH/CORONARY SCAN

Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 shall cover a medically necessary coronary calcium scan and scoring every 36 months for individuals over the age of 40. Defines "coronary calcium scan and scoring". Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective January 1, 2027.

Passed May 19, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4558
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
VEH-OSF CHILD HOSPITAL PLATE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows for the issuance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal. Provides that for the original issuance of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $10 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that for the renewal of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $23 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Creates the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Passed May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 3596
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT

Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual permit applications and other related procedural requirements. Provides that the Department shall not issue an individual permit unless the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Department that there will not be a violation of State water quality standards. Provides that the Department may issue an after-the-fact permit in certain emergency circumstances. Sets forth financial assurance requirements. Authorizes the Department to adopt general permits under the Act. Provides that any person who intends to conduct a regulated activity may do so in accordance with a general permit issued by the Department, which pre-authorizes a category of activities with minimal adverse effects. Provides procedures and requirements regarding preconstruction notifications. Provides that certain entities may establish and operate a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program. Describes procedures and requirements for mitigation banks. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides that the Department shall prepare certain reports and studies. Provides for the review of final decisions of the Department. Provides for investigations by the Department and enforcement by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General. Provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of violation, with interest after judgment, and with certain costs, fees, and expenses, payable to the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that any person may file a complaint with the Illinois Pollution Control Board concerning a violation of the Act, a rule adopted under the Act, a condition of a permit issued under the Act, or an order of the Pollution Control Board issued under the Act. Provides for county and special district stormwater program authorities to control or regulate activities in any wetlands within their jurisdiction. Establishes the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that a permit review fee for all permit applications is to be set by the Department by rule. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

In committee May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HR 876
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
MEMORIAL-REP. ROSEMARY KURTZ

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life and service of former Illinois State Representative Rosemary Magner Kurtz, who passed away on April 1, 2026. It officially expresses the condolences of the Illinois House of Representatives to her family and friends while recognizing her extensive career as an educator, activist, and public official. The document highlights her achievements, including her election to the state legislature at age 70 and her later service on the school board at age 85, but does not enact any new laws or policies.

Passed May 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HR 649
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
HERO DAY

Declares August 27, 2026 as Hero Day in Illinois to recognize the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of the first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty and to honor and support the families that they leave behind. Commends the 100 Club of Illinois on its 60th anniversary and recognizes its extraordinary contributions to first responders and their families across the State of Illinois.

Passed May 6, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary HJRCA 28
Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
CONAMEND-REDISTRICTING

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning the decennial redistricting of Legislative and Representative Districts. Provides that Legislative and Representative Districts shall each be drawn, in order of priority, (1) to be substantially equal in population; (2) to ensure that no citizen is denied an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of his or her choice on account of race; (3) to create, where practical, racial coalition or influence Districts; (4) to be contiguous; and (5) to the extent practicable, to be compact. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Passed Apr 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 910
Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Maddy summaryHB 910 proposes a technical amendment to the Illinois Employment First Act. This bill makes a minor, non-substantive change to a section within the Act specifically concerning its short title.

Passed Apr 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HB 881
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Maddy summaryHB 881 makes minor technical adjustments to the Community Development Loan Guarantee Act. Specifically, it amends a section within the act that concerns its short title, updating the official wording.

Passed Apr 21, 2026 1 co-sponsor
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