Bills & Legislation

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.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARY ANDERSON-FARRIS

Mourns the death of Mary Joyce "Mae Joyce" (Faulkner) Anderson-Farris of Peoria.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-GLYN RAMAGE

Congratulates Glyn Ramage on the occasion of his retirement as business manager of the Downstate Illinois Laborers' District Council of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). Recognizes his dedication to and impact on LIUNA.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHARLENE WEXLER

Congratulates Charlene Wexler of Richmond on being inducted into the Department on Aging's Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame for her devotion to the art of writing.

Tom WeberRepublican

MEMORIAL-MAX J. CHISWICK

Mourns the passing of Max Jordan Chiswick.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

MEMORIAL-VIRGINIA MCCASKEY

Mourns the death of Virginia Halas McCaskey.

John M. CabelloRepublican

CONGRATS-HEAD START

Congratulates Head Start on its 60th anniversary. Encourages all Illinoisans to recognize and support the dedicated leadership and staff in their communities that make Head Start possible and provide vital assistance to Illinoisans in need through educational, health, and family support services.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH H. HOLIFIELD

Mourns the passing of Joseph Henry Holifield.

Nicholas K. SmithDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PATRICIA A. KENNY

Mourns the passing of Patricia A. "Pat" Mullins Kenny.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHRIS GLOVER

Mourns the death of Chris Glover.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-DST WAUKEGAN ALUMNAE

Congratulates the Waukegan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. Thanks its members for their service and dedication to Lake County and the State.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

CONGRATS-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH

Celebrates the chapter of Black History being written by recognizing the historic speakership of Emanuel "Chris" Welch.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

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 supporting the workers who deliver those services.

Dagmara AvelarDemocrat

BLACK FARMERS/GROWERS WEEK

Declares May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Black Farmers and Growers Week. Encourages the people of Illinois and their representatives in government to learn about the history of Black farming communities and the contributions made by African Americans to agriculture in the United States.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

RARE DISEASE DAY

Declares March 5, 2025 as Rare Disease Day in the State of Illinois in order to raise awareness of rare diseases, support individuals and families who struggle with rare diseases, bring attention to the need for research and funding to support the discovery and development of therapies designed to treat and potentially cure rare diseases, and support the continued work of the Illinois Rare Disease Commission.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THOMAS J. SCHUTTE

Mourns the passing of Thomas J. "Tom" Schutte.

Kyle MooreRepublican

MEMORIAL-GERALD S. SCHNEIDER

Mourns the passing of Sergeant Gerald S. "Jerry" Schneider of the Illinois Secretary of State Police.

Wayne A. RosenthalRepublican

MEMORIAL-GERALD SCHNEIDER

Mourns the death of Gerald Schneider of Sherman.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

MEMORIAL-MAULANA A. WALLER SR.

Mourns the death of Maulana Ali Waller Sr. of Peoria.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

TOXIC EXPOSURE AWARENESS MONTH

Declares October 2025 as Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month. Recognizes the profound impact toxic exposures have had on veterans, members of the Armed Forces, their families, and their survivors. Honors the sacrifices of individuals impacted by toxic exposure in the Armed Forces.

Maura HirschauerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BERTHA PURNELL

Mourns the death of Bertha Purnell.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

SKIP THE PLASTIC DAY

Declares April 1, 2025 as Skip the Plastic Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all residents, businesses, and visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment. Commends all businesses that willingly participate in Skip the Plastic Day by only offering single-use plastic items, including straws and cutlery, by request and that take proactive steps toward reducing plastic waste. Commends all residents who refuse the use of single-use plastic items.

Gregg JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-MARC O. HOFFMANN

Congratulates Marc O. Hoffmann for serving in his important leadership role in Clinton County for 26 years.

Charles MeierRepublican

CONGRATS-LEYDEN HS DISTRICT

Congratulates Leyden Community High School District 212 on the occasion of the official celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Brad StephensRepublican

CONGRATS-DAVID LUECHTEFELD

Congratulates Coach David Luechtefeld on a lifetime of achievement as a truly outstanding athlete, athletic director, and coach, as well as his service as a state senator and teacher. Acknowledge, the special occasion honoring David Luechtefeld at Okawville High School. Proclaims respect and esteem for his hard-won place as one of the finest high school coaches in Illinois history.

Charles MeierRepublican

MEMORIAL-LATASHA R. LEVY

Mourns the passing of Latasha Rose "Tasha" Levy.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

WAREHOUSE SOLAR PANELS

Urges warehouse owners to install rooftop solar panels on their properties and take advantage of any applicable incentives to expedite the process.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

Congratulates Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D. on the occasion of her retirement as president of Governors State University. Recognizes her extraordinary contributions to Governors State University and the State of Illinois. Thanks her for exceptional guidance, unwavering dedication, and servant leadership.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGISTS WK

Declares January 26 through February 1, 2025 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in the State of Illinois. Asks all citizens to join in recognizing physician anesthesiologists, who have developed the techniques and protocols that have greatly improved the safety of anesthesiology and the well-being of surgical patients each day.

Katie StuartDemocrat

CONGRATS-8TH INFANTRY IL GUARD

Congratulates the 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association on its 50th anniversary.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-U.S. ARMY

Congratulates the United States Army on its 250th anniversary.

Dan SwansonRepublican

CONGRATS-ALTHOFF CATHOLIC HS

Congratulates the Althoff Catholic High School boys soccer team, the Crusaders, on winning the 2024 IHSA Class 2A State Championship.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

HONORS-HOLOCAUST VICTIMS

Honors the memory of the Jewish people who were victims of the Holocaust and recognizes the bravery of survivors who have shared their stories with the world. Honors the memory of the millions of additional people, including prisoners of war, ethnic Poles, Romani people, Serbian civilians, people with disabilities, political opponents and dissenters, people labeled as asocial, Jehovah's Witnesses, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and Black Germans, who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazi state and their collaborators. Expresses gratitude for the soldiers, resistance fighters, and all those who helped defeat the Nazi regime and end the Holocaust. Expresses gratitude for the American soldiers who fought around the world during World War II, including the over 980,000 men and women from Illinois who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the approximately 22,000 who gave their lives in pursuit of liberty. Expresses gratitude for the American forces that liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp on April 11, 1945, and who would go on that month to liberate concentration camps at Dachau, Dora-Mittelbau, and Flossenburg before liberating Mauthausen in early May 1945. Urges all Illinoisans to commit to learning about the Holocaust in order to ensure that such atrocities are never perpetrated again. Urges all Illinoisans to enhance their efforts to combat antisemitism, bigotry, intolerance, and racism.

Tracy Katz MuhlDemocrat

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year to Asian American communities. Expresses the deepest respect for Asian Americans and people throughout Illinois and the world who celebrate the Lunar New Year. Wishes those who celebrate a happy and prosperous new year.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

CONGRATS-MARK LAFFREY

Congratulates Lt. Mark Laffrey on the occasion of his retirement from the Lombard Fire Department. Recognizes his 26 years of dedication and service to the residents of Lombard and to the State of Illinois.

Terra Costa HowardDemocrat

CONGRATS-CTPF

Congratulates the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) on its 130th anniversary. Thanks the organization for serving its members, constituents, community, profession, and the citizens of Illinois with distinction. Wishes the organization continued success for decades to come.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-BRUCE N. COOK

Mourns the death of Bruce N. Cook of Belleville.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

WEAR RED DAY

Declares February 7, 2025 as Wear Red Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all residents of Illinois to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women, and to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by wearing the color red to commemorate this day.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-JACKSONVILLE

Congratulates Mayor Ezard, the city council, the City of Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville community on the occasion of its 200th anniversary and acknowledges all of the contributions by its leaders, organizations, and citizens who have positively impacted the community.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

CONGRATS-ILL MEAT PROCESSORS

Congratulates the Illinois Association of Meat Processors on its 50th anniversary and honors the many years of service that the organization has provided to the State of Illinois.

Charles MeierRepublican

RECOGNIZES-LUNAR NEW YEAR

Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year to Asian American communities. Expresses the deepest respect for Asian Americans and people throughout Illinois and the world who celebrate the Lunar New Year. Wishes those who celebrate a happy and prosperous new year.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

NUTELLA DAY

Declares February 5, 2025 as Nutella Day in the State of Illinois to honor Ferrero's significant investments in the State, the many employees who contribute to its success, and the joy that Nutella spreads throughout our communities.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

CONGRATS-CALHOUN HS VBALL

Congratulates the Calhoun High School girls volleyball team, the Warriors, on winning the 2024-2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A Girls Volleyball State Championship for the first time in school history, leading Calhoun High School to become the first public high school in Illinois to obtain a triple crown.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

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.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

SUPPORT-NIGHT COURSES

Expresses strong support for the continued offering and expansion of night courses and programs at Illinois colleges and universities. Urges higher education institutions and governing bodies to prioritize and protect night programs from budgetary cuts or elimination.

Jennifer SanalitroRepublican

RECOGNIZE-LTC MARIA E. SANCHEZ

Recognizes Lieutenant Colonel Maria Elizabeth Sanchez on her career, her achievements, and the exceptional work she has done for both Illinois and Chicago MPS.

Michelle MussmanDemocrat

RULES-AMEND

Amends Rules 11 and 42. Adds to the list of standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) the Gun Violence Prevention Committee; (2) the International Relations, Tourism, & Trade Committee; (3) the Museum, Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Committee; and (4) the Small Business, Technology Innovation, & Entrepreneurship Committee. Changes the name of the Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee to the Education Policy Committee. Changes the name of the Restorative Justice Committee to the Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee. Provides that no more than 25 bills and resolutions (rather than 80 bills and resolutions) shall be listed on each of the 3 orders of business on the Consent Calendar. Specifies that the third-reading deadline for the passage of bills does not apply to bills that remain pending on the Consent Calendar on that date.

Robyn GabelDemocrat