State lawmakers were back in Springfield last week for the first two days of the annual fall Veto Session. During the 2025 spring session, 436 bills passed through both chambers of the General Assembly and were sent to the Governor for final action. Of those measures, four bills were vetoed, including two total vetoes, one reduction veto, and one amendatory veto.

While no action was taken on any of the vetoed legislation, lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol on October 28, which will present another opportunity for lawmakers to advance new legislation or revive bills introduced earlier this year.

Among the proposals drawing attention are measures advancing elements of the Majority Party’s broader tax-and-spend agenda, including the controversial Transit Bill, a billion-dollar bailout for Mayor Brandon Johnson that would shift control of the regional transit board to Chicago while forcing suburban taxpayers to shoulder much of the cost. Lawmakers may also consider a proposed $1.50 delivery tax on nearly every package delivered to Illinois homes.

The second week of the fall Veto Session is scheduled to run from October 28 through October 30.