Senate Joint Resolution 40 is a procedural resolution that sets temporary adjournment dates for both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. It provides that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 15, 2025, it will stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or until the call of the President. It similarly provides that when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, May 16, 2025, it will stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or until the call of the Speaker.
The resolution does not amend substantive state law, create new programs, or change statutory rights or obligations. Its effect is limited to legislative scheduling and the authority of chamber leaders to reconvene their respective bodies before the stated return date if needed.
Impact
SJR0040 affects only the internal calendar and adjournment authority of the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives. It has no direct impact on the Illinois Compiled Statutes, regulated industries, or the public, beyond determining when the legislature is formally in session and available to conduct business.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee debate or vote history provided for this resolution, and the text itself is routine and administrative. Based on the bill’s content, it appears noncontroversial and procedural, with no evident policy dispute or partisan issue reflected in the available materials.
Contention
No specific points of contention are shown in the provided record. Because the resolution only changes adjournment dates and preserves the ability of the Senate President and House Speaker to call members back earlier, any disagreement would likely be limited to scheduling or floor-management concerns rather than substantive policy differences.