No other state in the country grants as much power to its House speaker as Illinois does to Mike Madigan.

Senate Bill 63 would make signature requirements to get on the ballot uniform for all candidates.

At the end of his term in 2019, Madigan will be the longest-serving House speaker of any state in modern U.S. history.

Chicago Democrat Mike Madigan will hold the speakership for a record 17th time.

Although the battle for the budget drags on, there were several important legislative wins for Illinoisans in 2016 including criminal justice reform, averting tax hikes, and stopping Madigan’s agenda in the lame duck session.

If Democrats choose Madigan for the 17th time, he will be crowned the longest-serving House speaker in U.S. history.