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D Illinois Senate · District 17 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Elgie Sims

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Total votes
14,130
all sessions
Attendance
89%
1,300 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 87% of chamber peers
Sponsored
1,647
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
6
assignments
1,647 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
1,647
Primary
607
Co-sponsor
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Primary SB 4086
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 COURT OF CLAIMS

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Court of Claims for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 4076
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 LEG SUPPORT AGENCIES

Maddy summarySB 4076 is a funding bill that allocates $25.6 million from the General Revenue Fund to support 10 legislative agencies for fiscal year 2027 (starting July 1, 2026). It provides operational funding for agencies like the Legislative Information System ($6.6 million), Legislative Reference Bureau ($4.7 million), and Legislative Printing Unit ($3.7 million), plus $1.5 million for pension contributions to staff. The bill directly affects legislative staff and agency operations by covering salaries, equipment, and administrative costs. It does not create new policies but ensures these agencies have resources to function during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 4079
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 SUPREME COURT HPF

Appropriates $4,500,000 from the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for Historic Preservation purposes. Appropriates $900,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for deposit into the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund. Effective July 1, 2026.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 4158
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 TRS

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $7,104,357,993.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 4087
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Appropriates $37,204,600 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements for the 2027 fiscal year. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Elections Special Projects Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements. Appropriates $4,973,500 from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund to the State Board of Elections for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $11,661,100 from the Help Illinois Vote Fund to the State Board of Elections for implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Effective July 1, 2026.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 4077
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 SUPREME COURT

Appropriates the sum of $573,827,400, or so much thereof as may be necessary from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for operational expenses, awards, grants, permanent improvements, and probation reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates other sums for other Supreme Court projects and programs. Effective July 1, 2026.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 4154
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 U OF I

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the University of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $736,484,400; Other State Funds $10,240,800; Total $746,725,200.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 4084
In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
$FY27 COMPTROLLER

Maddy summarySB 4084 allocates $31.8 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Comptroller for Fiscal Year 2027 operations, including $250,000 for the Inspector General. It also specifies funding for state officers' salaries (e.g., $232,800 for the Director of Central Management Services) and departmental expenses across 20+ agencies. As a routine appropriations bill, it provides funding for existing state operations without creating new policies or programs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, aligning with the fiscal year cycle.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
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