SB 3484 · IL HOUSE
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION
Motion: Third Reading
Photo: cdn.ilga.govIL · Officeholder
Sue Scherer
DState Representative · District 96
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Illinois House District 96
Biography
Sue Scherer is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from District 96, in office since 2013, and she is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] A teacher by profession, she chairs the Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School Committee.[1]
Sue Scherer earned a B.S. from Illinois State University and an M.S. from Eastern Illinois University, and her professional experience includes working as a teacher.[1]
Scherer assumed office in the Illinois House in 2013 and advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[1] For 2025-2026 Ballotpedia lists her as chair of the Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School Committee, vice-chair of the International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Committee, and a member of the Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee.[1]
- 1.Sue Scherer · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Illinois House District 96
Sue Scherer is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois House District 96 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Votes by issue
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
Jobs & cost of living4 with · 0 against4 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Allows townships to use public aid funds to run food banks, food pantries and in-kind aid programs for people who are poor, homeless or in immediate need, regardless of General Assistance eligibility.
May 29, 2026 · Passed 73–35 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
May 28, 2026 · Passed 89–20 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
May 27, 2026 · Passed 110–1 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Climate & energy2 with · 0 against2 votes
Most contested
- Yes
As introduced, creates a PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to deliver a PFAS Action Plan within a year, update it annually and report, with technical help from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. The Act is repealed December 31, 2044.
May 31, 2026 · Passed 78–39 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Education & families1 with · 0 against1 vote
Most contested
- Yes
Apr 15, 2026 · Passed 76–32 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Health & care1 with · 0 against1 vote
Most contested
- Yes
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION
May 27, 2026 · Passed 106–5 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Housing & rent1 with · 0 against1 vote
Most contested
- Yes
Changes the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act to require non-exempt local governments to hold a public hearing before adopting affordable housing plans and to name specific lands and deadlines, and raises the exemption threshold from 10% to 25% affordable housing units.
Apr 15, 2026 · Passed 74–37 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Rights & public safety1 with · 0 against1 vote
Most contested
- Yes
May 27, 2026 · Passed 102–3 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Transportation1 with · 0 against1 vote
Most contested
- Yes
May 31, 2026 · Passed 84–16 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 0 of 8 party-divided votes on file.
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 74–37 · Yes 72–No 36 · Democrats 72–0, Republicans 0–36
Apr 15, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 73–35 · Yes 71–No 34 · Democrats 71–0, Republicans 0–34
May 29, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 78–39 · Yes 76–No 38 · Democrats 75–0, Republicans 1–38
May 31, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 76–32 · Yes 74–No 31 · Democrats 69–0, Republicans 5–31
Apr 15, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 77–30 · Yes 75–No 29 · Democrats 69–1, Republicans 6–28
May 29, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 79–27 · Yes 77–No 26 · Democrats 71–0, Republicans 6–26
May 27, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 89–20 · Yes 87–No 19 · Democrats 72–0, Republicans 15–19
May 28, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 84–16 · Yes 82–No 15 · Democrats 56–7, Republicans 26–8
May 31, 2026Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
YesVOTED
HB 2955 · IL HOUSE
EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER
Motion: Concurrence
As introduced, creates a PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to deliver a PFAS Action Plan within a year, update it annually and report, with technical help from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. The Act is repealed December 31, 2044.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
HB 2955 · IL HOUSE
EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER
Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 4
As introduced, creates a PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to deliver a PFAS Action Plan within a year, update it annually and report, with technical help from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. The Act is repealed December 31, 2044.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
SB 2696 · IL HOUSE
QUICK-TAKE-HOFFMAN ESTATES
Motion: Third Reading
SB 3565 · IL HOUSE
PUB AID-TOWNSHIPS
Motion: Third Reading
Allows townships to use public aid funds to run food banks, food pantries and in-kind aid programs for people who are poor, homeless or in immediate need, regardless of General Assistance eligibility.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
SB 3403 · IL HOUSE
PEN CD-BD OF INVESTMENT AUDIT
Motion: Third Reading
SB 3510 · IL HOUSE
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Motion: Third Reading
HB 4909 · IL HOUSE
PEN CD-IMRF-EMPLOYEE
Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 2
SB 3107 · IL HOUSE
QUICK-TAKE OAK PARK
Motion: Third Reading
As introduced, allows the Village of Oak Park to use quick-take eminent domain for two years to acquire specified properties on Madison Street and Humphrey Avenue in Cook County for a public building and facility.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
SB 2771 · IL HOUSE
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION
Motion: Third Reading
Showing 10 of 16 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.