Kimberly A. Lightford (D) - 104th General Assembly

Kimberly A. Lightford (D)

Senate Majority Leader

1998 - Present

4th District

Senate Majority Leader

Springfield Office:
325-E Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8505

District Office:
High Point Plaza, 4415 Harrison St.
Suite 550
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 632-4500
(708) 632-4515 Fax

Biography

B.A. in Communications, Western Illinois University; M.A. in Public Administration, University of Illinois Springfield; former Village of Maywood trustee; former employee at Secretary of State, Department of Corrections and Central Management Services; longtime champion in the Senate for education, working families and women's issues; lives in Maywood with her family.


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Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
SB0013 Kimberly A. Lightford EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING S Re-assigned to Executive 1/27/2026
SB0020 Kimberly A. Lightford HEMP CONSUMER PRODUCTS S Referred to Assignments 1/13/2025
SB0028 Kimberly A. Lightford SCH CD-EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0020 6/30/2025
SB0245 Kimberly A. Lightford BEP-GOOD FAITH EFFORT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB0407 Kimberly A. Lightford EDUCATION-TECH S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0355 8/15/2025
SB0711 Kimberly A. Lightford REGULATION-TECH S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0362 8/15/2025
SB0848 Kimberly A. Lightford TRANSPORTATION-TECH S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1299 Kimberly A. Lightford FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/9/2025
SB1391 Kimberly A. Lightford MEDICAID-HOSPITAL RATES S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1520 Kimberly A. Lightford CANNABIS SOCIAL EQUITY S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1684 Kimberly A. Lightford ANCRA-MED PROFESSIONAL OPINION S Referred to Assignments 2/5/2025
SB1772 Kimberly A. Lightford CANNABIS HOSPITALITY S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2254 Kimberly A. Lightford REGISTERED OFFENDERS-REQUIRE S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2283 Kimberly A. Lightford COLLECTION AGENCY COERCED DEBT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/9/2025
SB2334 Kimberly A. Lightford SUPPLIER DIVERSITY REPORTS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2335 Kimberly A. Lightford CTY CD-SCHOOL/PARK PAID LEAVE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2423 Kimberly A. Lightford SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/9/2025
SB2524 Kimberly A. Lightford VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE S Assigned to Transportation 1/27/2026
SB2617 Kimberly A. Lightford $AGING-FAMILY CAREGIVER S Referred to Assignments 2/25/2025
SB2654 Kimberly A. Lightford CANNABIS MERGER S Referred to Assignments 4/29/2025
SB2665 Kimberly A. Lightford $ISBE-REACH/RSSI PROGRAMS S Referred to Assignments 5/22/2025
SB2668 Kimberly A. Lightford $EMS-FOREST PARK BLUE TERMINAL S Referred to Assignments 5/26/2025
SB2863 Kimberly A. Lightford COOK CTY JUV JUSTICE REENTRY S Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure 2/3/2026
SB2913 Kimberly A. Lightford SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN S Assigned to Education 2/3/2026
SB2987 Kimberly A. Lightford DHS-OIG INVESTIGATIONS S Assigned to Health and Human Services 2/10/2026
SB3119 Kimberly A. Lightford STRENGTHENING FATHERS&FAMILIES S Assigned to Appropriations 2/10/2026
SB3179 Kimberly A. Lightford ASSIST LIVING-MANDATED REPORT S Assigned to Health and Human Services 2/10/2026
SB3207 Kimberly A. Lightford DHS-BOARDS&COMM CLEANUP S Assigned to Health and Human Services 2/10/2026
SB3615 Kimberly A. Lightford HIV/AIDS RESPONSE FUND GRANTS S Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 2/17/2026
SB3637 Kimberly A. Lightford PROTEOMIC BLOOD TEST COVERAGE S Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 2/17/2026
SB3638 Kimberly A. Lightford COOK CTY-LOC GOV PAYMENTS S Assigned to Revenue 2/17/2026
SB3653 Kimberly A. Lightford MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES S Referred to Assignments 2/5/2026
SB3654 Kimberly A. Lightford LIQUOR-ELECTRONIC NOTICE S Assigned to Executive 2/17/2026
SB3655 Kimberly A. Lightford LIQUOR-MAXIMUM FINES S Referred to Assignments 2/5/2026
SB3656 Kimberly A. Lightford LIQUOR-LICENSE FEES S Referred to Assignments 2/5/2026
SB3820 Kimberly A. Lightford INDUSTRIAL HEMP-FEDERAL CHANGE S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2026
SB3821 Kimberly A. Lightford MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2026
SB3919 Kimberly A. Lightford REGULATING HEMP S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2026
SB4013 Kimberly A. Lightford LONG TERM CARE-NOTICE S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2026
SB4015 Kimberly A. Lightford CANNABIS-VARIOUS S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2026
SB4026 Kimberly A. Lightford SCH CD-FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQ S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2026
SB4048 Kimberly A. Lightford CANNABIS-VARIOUS S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2026
SB4055 Kimberly A. Lightford SCH CD-WORLD LANGUAGE S Referred to Assignments 2/17/2026
SR0004 Kimberly A. Lightford SENATE RULES 104TH S Resolution Adopted; 040-014-000 1/9/2025
SR0035 Kimberly A. Lightford BLACK DIASPORA FREEDOM DAY S Resolution Adopted 6/1/2025
SR0102 Kimberly A. Lightford MEMORIAL-ANDREW CORNELIOUS SR. S Resolution Adopted 2/20/2025
SR0116 Kimberly A. Lightford EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE S Referred to Assignments 2/18/2025
SR0117 Kimberly A. Lightford IL MINORITY TEACHER SCHOLAR. S Referred to Assignments 2/18/2025
SR0320 Kimberly A. Lightford COMMENDS-DELTA SIGMA THETA S Resolution Adopted 5/22/2025
SR0596 Kimberly A. Lightford MEMORIAL-ERNIE BAUMANN S Resolution Adopted 2/4/2026
SR0597 Kimberly A. Lightford MEMORIAL-GOV. JAMES B. HUNT S Resolution Adopted 2/4/2026
SR0598 Kimberly A. Lightford MEMORIAL-BISHOP DR. C. PORTER S Resolution Adopted 2/4/2026
SR0599 Kimberly A. Lightford MEMORIAL-CHRISTIAN J. LAW S Resolution Adopted 2/4/2026
SR0600 Kimberly A. Lightford CONGRATS-PROVISO EAST HS S Referred to Congratulatory Consent Calendar 2/17/2026
SJR0025 Kimberly A. Lightford MENOPAUSE AWARENESS WEEK S Adopted Both Houses 5/30/2025
HB1368 Laura Faver Dias SCH CD-PROF ED LICENSE RENEW H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0179 8/15/2025
HB1597 Anne Stava FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0191 8/15/2025
HB3352 Kelly M. Cassidy COLLECTION AGENCY COERCED DEBT H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0297 8/15/2025
HB3772 William "Will" Davis SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION H Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 4 2/17/2026
HJR0007 Robyn Gabel JOINT SESSION-BUDGET MESSAGE H Adopted Both Houses 2/19/2025
HJR0047 Robyn Gabel ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE S Resolution Adopted 10/31/2025
HJR0051 Robyn Gabel JOINT SESSION-BUDGET MESSAGE S Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 18, 2026 2/17/2026
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Bill: SB0013
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Re-assigned to Executive
Last Action Date: 01/27/2026
Bill: SB0020
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: HEMP CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 01/13/2025
Bill: SB0028
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0020
Last Action Date: 06/30/2025
Bill: SB0245
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: BEP-GOOD FAITH EFFORT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB0407
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: EDUCATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0355
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: SB0711
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: REGULATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0362
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: SB0848
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: TRANSPORTATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1299
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: SB1391
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID-HOSPITAL RATES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1520
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS SOCIAL EQUITY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1684
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: ANCRA-MED PROFESSIONAL OPINION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/05/2025
Bill: SB1772
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS HOSPITALITY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB2254
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: REGISTERED OFFENDERS-REQUIRE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2283
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: COLLECTION AGENCY COERCED DEBT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: SB2334
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: SUPPLIER DIVERSITY REPORTS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB2335
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: CTY CD-SCHOOL/PARK PAID LEAVE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2423
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: SB2524
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Transportation
Last Action Date: 01/27/2026
Bill: SB2617
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: $AGING-FAMILY CAREGIVER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/25/2025
Bill: SB2654
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS MERGER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/29/2025
Bill: SB2665
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: $ISBE-REACH/RSSI PROGRAMS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/22/2025
Bill: SB2668
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: $EMS-FOREST PARK BLUE TERMINAL
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/26/2025
Bill: SB2863
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: COOK CTY JUV JUSTICE REENTRY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Last Action Date: 02/03/2026
Bill: SB2913
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Education
Last Action Date: 02/03/2026
Bill: SB2987
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: DHS-OIG INVESTIGATIONS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Health and Human Services
Last Action Date: 02/10/2026
Bill: SB3119
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: STRENGTHENING FATHERS&FAMILIES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations
Last Action Date: 02/10/2026
Bill: SB3179
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: ASSIST LIVING-MANDATED REPORT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Health and Human Services
Last Action Date: 02/10/2026
Bill: SB3207
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: DHS-BOARDS&COMM CLEANUP
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Health and Human Services
Last Action Date: 02/10/2026
Bill: SB3615
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: HIV/AIDS RESPONSE FUND GRANTS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026
Bill: SB3637
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: PROTEOMIC BLOOD TEST COVERAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026
Bill: SB3638
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: COOK CTY-LOC GOV PAYMENTS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026
Bill: SB3653
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/05/2026
Bill: SB3654
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: LIQUOR-ELECTRONIC NOTICE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Assigned to Executive
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026
Bill: SB3655
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: LIQUOR-MAXIMUM FINES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/05/2026
Bill: SB3656
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: LIQUOR-LICENSE FEES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/05/2026
Bill: SB3820
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: INDUSTRIAL HEMP-FEDERAL CHANGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2026
Bill: SB3821
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2026
Bill: SB3919
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: REGULATING HEMP
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2026
Bill: SB4013
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: LONG TERM CARE-NOTICE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2026
Bill: SB4015
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2026
Bill: SB4026
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQ
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2026
Bill: SB4048
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2026
Bill: SB4055
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-WORLD LANGUAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026
Bill: SR0004
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: SENATE RULES 104TH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted; 040-014-000
Last Action Date: 01/09/2025
Bill: SR0035
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: BLACK DIASPORA FREEDOM DAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 06/01/2025
Bill: SR0102
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-ANDREW CORNELIOUS SR.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/20/2025
Bill: SR0116
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: SR0117
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: IL MINORITY TEACHER SCHOLAR.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: SR0320
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: COMMENDS-DELTA SIGMA THETA
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/22/2025
Bill: SR0596
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-ERNIE BAUMANN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/04/2026
Bill: SR0597
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-GOV. JAMES B. HUNT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/04/2026
Bill: SR0598
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-BISHOP DR. C. PORTER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/04/2026
Bill: SR0599
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-CHRISTIAN J. LAW
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/04/2026
Bill: SR0600
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-PROVISO EAST HS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Congratulatory Consent Calendar
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026
Bill: SJR0025
Chief Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford
ABR - Short Description: MENOPAUSE AWARENESS WEEK
Chamber: S
Last Action: Adopted Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/30/2025
Bill: HB1368
Chief Sponsor: Laura Faver Dias
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-PROF ED LICENSE RENEW
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0179
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB1597
Chief Sponsor: Anne Stava
ABR - Short Description: FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0191
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3352
Chief Sponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy
ABR - Short Description: COLLECTION AGENCY COERCED DEBT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0297
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3772
Chief Sponsor: William "Will" Davis
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 4
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026
Bill: HJR0007
Chief Sponsor: Robyn Gabel
ABR - Short Description: JOINT SESSION-BUDGET MESSAGE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Adopted Both Houses
Last Action Date: 02/19/2025
Bill: HJR0047
Chief Sponsor: Robyn Gabel
ABR - Short Description: ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/31/2025
Bill: HJR0051
Chief Sponsor: Robyn Gabel
ABR - Short Description: JOINT SESSION-BUDGET MESSAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 18, 2026
Last Action Date: 02/17/2026