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Sen. Linda Holmes recorded 46 floor votes May 31 in Illinois Senate
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) participated in 46 recorded floor votes in the Illinois Senate on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Linda Holmes supports HB4377 to end time limits, work mandates for housing aid
On May 31, 2026, Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) voted Yes on HB4377, which eliminates time limits and work requirements for housing assistance. The bill passed the Illinois Senate by a 35-19 margin.
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Sen. Linda Holmes supports SB3484 to strengthen Illinois vehicle registration and plate regulations
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote for SB3484, a measure aimed at strengthening regulations on Illinois vehicle registration and license plates, which was approved in the Illinois Senate with a 48-7 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Linda Holmes backs HB4496 to exempt certain state lab purchases from procurement procedures
Democratic Sen. Linda Holmes of the 42nd District supported HB4496, which exempts select state lab purchases from standard procurement protocols. The Illinois Senate approved the bill in a 38-19 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Holmes casts yes vote for SB3506 to revise sexual assault, juvenile records, and victim confidentiality laws
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) supported SB3506, legislation amending statutes related to sexual assault, juvenile records, crime victims’ rights, and address confidentiality. The Illinois Senate approved the measure unanimously, 58-0, on May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Holmes supports extension of Illinois radiation protection authority with yes vote on SB3645
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) voted in favor of SB3645, which extends Illinois regulatory authority over radiation protection activities, as the bill was passed by the Senate 51-3 on May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Linda Holmes supports SB2645, approving funding grants for fire station rehabilitation and construction
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote on SB2645, which creates a fire station rehabilitation and construction grant program. The bill was approved by the Illinois Senate in a 57-0 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Linda Holmes backs SB3255 to postpone direct support credential pilot program
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) voted in favor of SB3255, a measure aimed at postponing the launch of the direct support professional credential pilot program. The Illinois Senate approved the bill with a 37-21 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Holmes backs HB4304, supporting Higher Education Student Bill of Rights Act
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) gave her approval to HB4304, which establishes the Higher Education Student Bill of Rights Act. The measure cleared the Illinois Senate with a 37-19 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Holmes supports HB4571 to boost county affordable housing powers
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote for HB4571, a measure aimed at expanding county authority to support affordable housing, as the Illinois Senate approved the bill 44-14 on May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Linda Holmes supports SB3037 to rename Outdoor Lighting Act as Dark Sky Act
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote for SB3037, legislation aimed at renaming the Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act as the Dark Sky Act. The bill passed unanimously in the Illinois Senate with a 57-0 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Holmes backs HB4379, approving adult changing station requirement in public facilities
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote for HB4379, a measure mandating adult changing stations in public buildings, which was approved in the Illinois Senate by a 46-12 margin on May 31, 2026.
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Holmes supports HB4438 to recognize the Black-and-Gold Bumblebee as Illinois' state bee
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote for HB4438, the measure to name the Black-and-Gold Bumblebee as Illinois' state bee. The bill passed the Illinois Senate unanimously, 58-0, on May 31, 2026.
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Holmes supports HB0111 to allocate funding for Department of Revenue
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote for HB0111, legislation aimed at funding Department of Revenue expenses, which was approved by the Illinois Senate with a 37-21 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Sen. Linda Holmes supports SB3258 mandating like-for-like rental coverage in Illinois auto insurance
On May 31, 2026, Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) approved SB3258—which sets a requirement for auto insurance policies to provide comparable rental vehicles—when it cleared the Illinois Senate 58-0.