* Let’s start with a resolution requiring only House action…

* HR595: House rules change to allow remote voting. *Passed*

* Senate resolution…

* SR701: Declares January 17, 2022 as “Betty White Day” and mourns her passing.

* Bills passed both chambers…

* HB3138: Judicial redistricting

* HB1953: Elections bill cleanup

* HB3512: Criminal justice trailer bill

As always, if you see something I missed, please speak up in comments. Thanks.

…Adding… If you were wondering why that judicial remap bill took so long…

Rep. Jonathan Carroll (Northbrook), Rep. Daniel Didech (Buffalo Grove), Rep. Joyce Mason (Gurnee), Rep. Rita Mayfield (Waukegan), Rep. Bob Morgan (Deerfield), and Rep. Sam Yingling (Grayslake) released the following statement:

The Lake County Democratic House Delegation is proud to announce that we successfully negotiated historic judicial maps that will for the first time bring real diversity to the Lake County courts. For too long, our community has been deprived of truly equitable representation at the judicial branch of government. As soon as this year, we expect to see the first two minority judges elected in Lake County history. This only happened because of our dedication to building productive working relationships with all of our colleagues in Springfield, and our commitment to ensuring that every single person in Lake County had a voice in our state’s Capitol.

…Adding… The House has canceled next week’s session. Senate President Harmon told members earlier to not expect to return next week.