# Illinois HR0749: CONGRATS-JIM OPOKA

Illinois HR0749, CONGRATS-JIM OPOKA, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Rick Ryan (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-03-25 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0749
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: CONGRATS-JIM OPOKA
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-24
- Last action: 2026-03-25, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
- Sponsor: Rick Ryan (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Congratulates Jim Opoka on his retirement after providing 38 years of distinguished service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the nation. Expresses profound gratitude for his contributions. Wishes him a fulfilling, well-earned, and meaningful retirement.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Rick Ryan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democratic), House

## Actions (4)

- 2026-03-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (House)
- 2026-03-25: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-25: Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions (House)
- 2026-03-24: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rick Ryan (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0749.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0749.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0749-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).