Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-KEITH M. BERRY

Mourns the death of Keith Mitchell Berry of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MIDGE KIMBERLY

Mourns the death of Midge Kimberly.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LENORA EADDY

Mourns the passing of Lenora "Nancy" Abraham Eaddy.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ESTHER BURNS KINNER

Mourns the death of Esther Irene Bruns Kinner.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROBERT ERICKSEN

Mourns the death of Robert Carl "Bob" Ericksen.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MATTIE R. LUCK

Mourns the death of Mattie R. Luck of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

SURS RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY

Declares June 13, 2025 as SURS Retiree Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois to honor and recognize the ongoing contributions and value of SURS retirees across the State.

Erica HarrissRepublican

RETIREMENT SAVINGS OPTIONS

Recognizes the moral responsibility of all employers to ensure their valued employees have a path to secure retirement. Urges employers across the State to provide quality retirement savings options for their employees in recognition of the importance of securing financial independence in retirement and the positive impact that it will have on the well-being of both individual employees and the State's economy as a whole.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAX-OPPOSE

Opposes a progressive income tax in Illinois. Opposes the reconsideration by the Illinois General Assembly of any constitutional amendment intended to change the flat-rate income tax language of subsection (a) of Section 3 of Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois.

John F. CurranRepublican

CRNA WEEK

Declares the week of January 19 through January 25, 2025 as CRNA Week in the State of Illinois to recognize the importance of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing high-quality care to the people of Illinois.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE

States that the new Department of Early Childhood and its planning process should prioritize appropriate attention to the facilities needs of our State's mixed-delivery system of early care and education. Additionally states that the State should move expeditiously to award its remaining Early Childhood Construction Grant monies to qualified applicants, to assist providers of critical birth-to-five programs in meeting their growing building-and-repair demands. Finally states that the State should also move as quickly as feasible to replenish Early Childhood Construction Grant resources to help Illinois achieve the long-term vision of the bipartisan Funding Commission for making services "simpler, better, fairer" for young children, their families, and communities statewide.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

IL MINORITY TEACHER SCHOLAR.

Affirms the importance and targeted value of the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship in increasing diversity in the teacher workforce. Celebrates the support that the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship has offered to aspiring teachers to date and the scholarship's role in growing the diversity of teacher preparation in Illinois. Urges the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to continue to administer the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship in order to support aspiring teachers of color to enter the teaching profession. Urges the State of Illinois and its entities to continue to support efforts grounded in research and data that increase the diversity of the educator workforce in order to improve outcomes for all students in this State.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

RACE AMITY DAY

Declares June 8, 2025 as Race Amity Day. Invites communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one another on Race Amity Day.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JONATHAN JACKSON SR

Mourns the death of Jonathan Amir Jackson Sr.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DR. JOSE AUSTRIACO

Mourns the passing of Dr. Jose "Joe" Austriaco of Park Ridge, formerly of Lombard and Oak Brook.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JASON P. ROSCOW

Mourns the death of Officer Jason P. Roscow of North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Prairie du Rocher.

Terri BryantRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAMON REYES VENEGAS

Mourns the death of Ramon Reyes Venegas.

Robert PetersDemocrat

HUMAN SERVICES-REIMBURSEMENT

Urges the State to increase reimbursement rates, state grants and contracts, and the minimum overhead allowance to meet the rising costs of providing essential human services in Illinois and support the workers who deliver those services.

Robert PetersDemocrat

SUPPORT ILLINOIS FARMERS

Affirms a commitment to supporting Illinois farmers and promoting a positive perception of their essential work. Encourages public education initiatives, outreach programs, and partnerships with agricultural organizations to highlight the economic and environmental contributions of Illinois farmers. Recognizes and commends the farmers of Illinois for their dedication, perseverance, and continued commitment to feeding families, strengthening communities, and upholding the state's proud agricultural heritage.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

WATER SAFETY EDUCATION

Encourages school districts throughout the State of Illinois to consider providing age appropriate education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water to reduce the risk of injury or drowning.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

CONGRATS-COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHI

Congratulates Columbia College of Chicago and their retail team for winning the 2025 National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation University Challenge. Commends Columbia College Chicago for fostering an environment of excellence in retail education and innovation and commends the dedication and expertise of the faculty and staff who supported and guided these students to success. Encourages continued support for programs that bridge academic learning with real-world industry challenges and fuel the creative economy.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

1ST YR BUSINESS FEES-ELIMINATE

Urges the elimination of all first-year business fees relating to any license or registration for any new business or person establishing a new business, including home-based businesses, whose principal place of business is in this State.

Jil TracyRepublican

EVA CARROLL MONROE DAY

Declares August 4, 2025 and August 4, 2026 as Eva Carroll Monroe Day in the State of Illinois in order to celebrate and honor the achievements and legacy of Eva Carroll Monroe.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GEORGE BURRIER JR.

Mourns the death of George Millard Burrier Jr. of Morton.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REP. RONALD WAIT

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Rep. Ronald A. "Ron" Wait. Recognizes his life, community service, and long legislative service.

Dave SyversonRepublican

CIVIC LEARNING WEEK

Declares the week of March 9 through March 17, 2025 as Civic Learning Week in the State of Illinois

Karina VillaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND D. CRAIG

Mourns the passing of Raymond D. "Ray" Craig of Varna.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN D. ROGERS

Mourns the passing of John D. Rogers of Topeka.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROBERT E. BUCK

Mourns the death of Robert E. "Doc" Buck of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-FRED PALIN

Mourns the passing of Fred Palin of Cuba.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-KENNETH R. FORD

Mourns the death of Kenneth Ray Ford.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WALTER J. DAVIS

Mourns the death of Walter Junior "Walt" Davis of East Peoria.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-KEVIN WALLACE

Congratulates Kevin Wallace on his retirement as Village President of the Village of Bartlett. Thanks him for dedication and service to his community. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Seth LewisRepublican

MEMORIAL-SAMUEL H. PORTER

Mourns the death of Samuel H. "Sam" Porter of Ipava.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-EARLONA M. LOOBY

Mourns the passing of Earlona Mae Looby of Springfield.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PAUL H. SALETNIK

Mourns the death of Paul H. Saletnik of Des Plaines.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WEEK

Declares March 24 through March 30, 2025 as Civilian Law Enforcement Personnel Week in the State of Illinois.

Seth LewisRepublican

RECOGNIZE-OFFICER A. ROUBA

Recognizes the exemplary service of Officer Anthony J. Rouba, especially for his experience in the line of duty during the 2012 NATO Summit.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

CONGRATS-NORTH LAWNDALE EAGLES

Congratulates the North Lawndale Eagles Youth Sports Program on its football program winning the 2024 Illinois American Youth Football (AYF) State Championships in the 8U (8 and under) and the 13U (13 and under) divisions. Wishes its football program continued success.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JACK. D. BRINKOETTER

Mourns the death of Jack Douglas Brinkoetter of Mt. Zion.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-SARA M. BERNHARD

Mourns the passing of Sara Marie Bernhard.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-STEVEN C. SHERWOOD

Mourns the passing of Steven Clark "Steve" Sherwood of Greenup.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-RICHARD E. HELTON

Mourns the death of Richard E. "Dick" Helton of Shlebyville.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROSCOE M. COUGILL

Mourns the passing of former Mayor of Charleston and Brigadier General Roscoe McDaniel "Dan" Cougill, U.S. Air Force (Ret.).

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM WILKINSON

Mourns the death of William H. "Bill" Wilkinson of Wyoming.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-RALPH V. FROEHLING

Mourns the death of Ralph Vernon Froehling of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARLIN L. REYNOLDS

Mourns the passing of Marlin L. Reynolds of Milan.

Neil AndersonRepublican