Bills & Legislation

IMPEACHMENT OF GOVERNOR

Impeaches Governor JB Pritzker.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

PBC AWARENESS MONTH

Declares September 2025 as Primary Biliary Cholangitis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon Illinois residents, health professionals, and community leaders to join in supporting education, advocacy, and solidarity for all those living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC).

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-CRETE TOWNSHIP

Congratulates Crete Township in Will County on the occasion of its 175th anniversary of township government operations.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-S. AUSTRALIA HOUSE

Recognizes and celebrates the establishment of a legislative friendship with the House of Assembly of South Australia. Expresses commitment to ongoing collaboration, mutual support, and shared advocacy for the cause of representative government as a fundamental human right. Expresses hope that this relationship serves as a model for other legislative bodies around the world to form bonds rooted in democracy, peace, and mutual respect.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK

Declares the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in the State of Illinois. Honors these dedicated healthcare professionals for their hard work and expertise in patient safety in the operating room that often goes unnoticed. Recognizes their educators for providing them with specialized training in surgical technology.

Michelle MussmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-METHODIST COLLEGE

Congratulates Methodist College on achieving its 125th anniversary. Wishes the institution continued success in the years to come.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-IBEW LOCAL 134

Congratulates International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and its members, past and present, for 125 years of craftsmanship and service that have helped power Chicago's growth into one of the world's great cities. Wishes them many more years of excellence ahead.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

DAY OF THE BIBLE

Declares September 12, 2025 as The Day of the Bible in the State of Illinois. Encourages schools, civic institutions, churches, and community organizations throughout the State to observe this day with appropriate educational, historical, and cultural programs and activities that highlight the Bible's significance in the past, present, and future of our State and nation.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Declares Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, 2025. Encourages all residents to participate in activities, ceremonies, and educational programs that honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Barbara HernandezDemocrat

CONGRATS-KASKASKIA COLLEGE

Congratulates Kaskaskia College on its 85th anniversary. Commends its historic role as Illinois' first recognized community college under the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. Commends the leadership of Kaskaskia College President George Evans, the board of trustees, the faculty, the staff, and the administration for their dedication to providing high-quality education and workforce training, positively impacting the lives of countless students, alumni, and families.

Charles MeierRepublican

CONGRATS-DEBORAH HUMPHREY

Congratulates Deborah Humphrey on her retirement as executive director of the Madison County Mental Health Board. Thanks her for her decades of extraordinary service and leadership to the people of Madison County and the State of Illinois. Wishes her continued success and happiness in all of her future endeavors.

Katie StuartDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DANISE S. HABUN

Mourns the death of Danise Susanne Habun of Elgin.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL

Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHI HEIGHTS ALUM CH.

Congratulates the Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. Extends best wishes for continued success and service in the years to come.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-MAXIMUS

Congratulates Maximus on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Wishes the company continued success.

Lisa DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-TOM MORRISSEY

Congratulates Tom Morrissey on his retirement as chairperson of the board of directors for Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Thanks him for his dedication to nonprofit service throughout his life.

Amy ElikRepublican

MEMORIAL-YOLANDA ORANGE-BERRY

Mourns the passing of Yolanda Ngini Orange-Berry.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHARLES EARLEY

Congratulates Charles Earley, better known by his professional name "Chuck Collins", on his retirement from WEEK-TV. Thanks him for his years of distinguished service. Wishes him a joyful, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-MAAP

Congratulates the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-WESTVILLE SOFTBALL

Congratulates the Westville Junior High School softball team, the Wildcats, on winning the 2025 IESA Class 2A state championship and recognizes all of the contributions made by the players, coaches, and families who have impacted their team and school for the better.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 13, 2025 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the sequencing of the human genome is one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past hundred years and expresses support for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve the lives of many throughout the State.

Nabeela SyedDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CORDELL B. SMITH

Mourns the death of Cordell Byron Smith of Chicago.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MORGAN DUBIEL

Mourns the passing of Morgan Dubiel of Niles.

Michael J. KellyDemocrat

LEWIS ISBELL DAY

Declares October 13, 2025 as Lewis Isbell Day.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

MICHAEL JORDAN DAY

Declares June 23, 2026 as Michael Jordan Day.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHIEF BRIAN SMITH

Congratulates Police Chief Brian Smith of the Gurnee Police Department on the occasion of his retirement. Thanks him for his more than 25 years of dedicated service to the residents of the Village of Gurnee and the State of Illinois.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

ONE HOPE UNITED DAY

Declares October 8, 2025 and October 8, 2026 as One Hope United Day. Congratulates One Hope United on its 130th anniversary.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONDEMNS POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Condemns political violence and encourages the people of Illinois and the United States to engage in civil, respectful, and bipartisan political discussion and behavior.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

CONGRATS-WAUBONSIE VALLEY HS

Congratulates Waubonsie Valley High School on its 50th anniversary.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

COMMEND-REP. FLYN CURRIE

Commends former Illinois State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie for her decades of service, her trailblazing leadership, and her lifelong commitment to building a more just and equitable Illinois, and congratulates her on receiving the IWIL Training Academy's 2025 Trailblazers Award.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

JACK AND JILL ON SPFD. HILL

Declares October 14, 2025 as Jack and Jill on Springfield's Hill Day in the State of Illinois. Supports and promotes the development of the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. teen legislative day of advocacy.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-MAJOR CAMERON JONES

Extends warm congratulations to Major Cameron Jones of the United States Air Force on his selection as a 2025 astronaut candidate by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Supports Major Jones as he undergoes the further grueling training necessary as the future flight crews are selected by NASA for future American missions into space. Looks forward to seeing the name of Illinois' Major Jones on the news wires of the world as he flies above it.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

MEMORIAL-RYAN R. WHITEHOUSE

Mourns the death of Ryan Roy Whitehouse.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

CONGRATS-AURORA ACTIONAIRES

Congratulates Aurora Actionaires on 50 years of service to the Aurora community.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

MEMORIAL-A. FAIRCHILD JONES

Mourns the death of Arnita "Anita" Fairchild Jones.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES

Urges the citizens and licensed drivers of Illinois to emphasize safe driving by practicing safe driving behaviors and prioritizing driver improvement and education for themselves and for their friends and family to eliminate preventable deaths on our nation's roadways.

Janet Yang RohrDemocrat

CONGRATS-LINCOLN-WAY WRESTLING

Congratulates Coach Josh Napier and all members of the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 girls wrestling co-op team on a successful 2024-2025 season and for winning the 2025 Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) Girls Dual Team State Championship.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION

Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.

Harry BentonDemocrat

CONGRATS-SUE EBERLE

Congratulates Sue Eberle on her retirement from the Northeastern Federation of Labor.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THOMAS M. YUCUIS

Mourns the death of Thomas M. "Tom" Yucuis of East Dundee.

Suzanne M. NessDemocrat

CONGRATS-PATRICK STATTER

Congratulates Patrick Statter on his retirement from the Northeastern Federation of Labor.

Bob MorganDemocrat

CONGRATS-THE SUTER COMPANY

Congratulates The Suter Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary while serving as a leading example of innovation and as an asset to the State. Commends all the contributions made by its leaders and employees who have had an impact on the health of the company, the community, the country, and the world.

Jeff KeicherRepublican

GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 6, 2025 as Gun Violence Awareness Day and encourages all citizens to support their communities' efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-GOLDEN APPLE WINNERS

Congratulates Venessa Andrew, Brigid Gerace, Clare Billingham, Gloria Moyer, Gerard Kovach, Samuel Dyson, Paul Karafiol, Scott Galson, Benjamin Walker, Mary Ridley, and Melitza Rodriguez for earning a Golden Apple Award.

Margaret CrokeDemocrat

CONGRATS-MARSHALL CITY BAND

Congratulates the Marshall City Band on its 150th year of service to the community. Congratulates all of the generations of talented musicians who have offered their services to provide the City of Marshall with entertainment and culture during the summer season on the success of the Marshall City Band.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

CONGRATS-DR. JANINE JANOSKY

Congratulates Dr. Janine Janosky on her success while serving as President of Richard J. Daley College, her exemplary leadership, and her dedication to the students, faculty, staff, and community of Richard J. Daley College.

Angelica Guerrero-CuellarDemocrat

COMMEND-MICHAEL ROSENBAUM

Commends Michael Rosenbaum on crafting sensible legislation and thanks him for his commitment to public safety.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

COMMEND-DR. BRIAN MENTZER

Commends Dr. Brian Mentzer on his years of service to Belleville Township High School 201.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONDEMNS-TERRORISM/KASHMIR

Expresses solidarity against terrorism and condemns the violent April 22, 2025 attack against civilians in Kashmir and all similar attacks launched in Kashmir.

Ryan SpainRepublican

MEMORIAL-R. E. HUDSON NICHOLS

Mourns the passing of Ruth Earl Hudson Nichols.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat