Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-KMOX RADIO

Congratulates KMOX Radio on its 100th anniversary, expresses thanks for its service covering issues important to Illinoisans, and wishes it the best as it enters its second century of broadcasting.

Amy ElikRepublican

UNPLUG ILLINOIS DAY

Declares July 11, 2026 as Unplug Illinois Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to participate in this opportunity by unplugging from their electronic devices and visiting their local parks, recreation sites, and conservation areas.

Charles MeierRepublican

COMMENDS-C. K. TRICHE-COLVIN

Commends Carmen K. Triche-Colvin for her extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication to public administration, procurement reform, community development, and government excellence. Thanks Carmen Triche-Colvin for her more than three decades of transformative impact on government operations and the communities served.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-BISHOP DR. C. PORTER

Mourns the death of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-ST. ANDREWS GOLF

Congratulates St. Andrews Golf & Country Club of West Chicago on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in operation in 2026.

Amy L. GrantRepublican

MEMORIAL-IRVIN F. SMITH

Mourns the passing of former Illinois State Representative and City of Springfield Alderperson Irvin Frank "Irv" Smith.

Michael J. Coffey, Jr.Republican

MEMORIAL-ANGELA J. ROBINSON

Mourns the death of Angela Jeanette Robinson.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CORNELL L. WRIGHT JR.

Mourns the passing of Cornell Lincoln Wright Jr.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

MEDICOLEGAL PROFESSIONALS WEEK

Declares the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026 as Medicolegal Professionals' Week in the State of Illinois.

Michael J. Coffey, Jr.Republican

CONGRATS-MU ALPHA LAMBDA

Congratulates the Mu Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for their continuous commitment to our youth and contributions to the success and prosperity of our great State on the occasion of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship initiative's 22nd anniversary.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

FOOTWORK APPRECIATION MONTH

Declares August 2026 as Footwork Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages state agencies, educational institutions, and the public at large to recognize and celebrate footwork as an essential part of the cultural heritage of Illinois.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

COMMENDS-QUEBEC-IL PARTNERSHIP

Commends the decades-long partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Illinois. Extends best wishes for many more years of mutual prosperity and growth.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

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.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-RONALD J. MEINSMA

Congratulates Ronald Jay Meinsma on his retirement as a volunteer firefighter. Thanks him for his six decades of service throughout Carroll County.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

BLOOD DONOR MONTH

Declares January 2026 as Blood Donor Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all citizens to celebrate the cause of blood donation and to recognize the lifesaving contributions of volunteer blood donors. Urges all eligible blood donors to donate regularly and for businesses and organizations throughout the State of Illinois to sponsor community blood drives with ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Versiti, and Vitalant, among other blood centers, providing the residents of the State the opportunity to save lives.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-DIXON HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulates the Dixon High School boys cross country team, the Dukes, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association Class 2A state championship.

Bradley FrittsRepublican

MEMORIAL-ALBERT LLORENS

Mourns the passing of Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Albert "Al" Llorens.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-RAY LONG

Congratulates Ray Long on his retirement after dedicating more than 40 years to covering Illinois politics as an investigative journalist and thanks him for his service to our community.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-TOM MILLER

Congratulates Tom Miller on his retirement and thanks him for his nearly five decades of dedicated service to the people and communities of Southern Illinois.

Dave SeverinRepublican

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). Expresses that the thoughts of the Illinois House are with 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-GOV. JAMES R. EDGAR

Mourns the passing of former Illinois Governor James R. "Jim" Edgar.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZ

Mourns the death of Sara Beth Janz.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-MICHAEL K. DURKIN

Congratulates Michael K. "Mike" Durkin on being inducted into the University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Recognizes him for his excellence on outdoor tracks, on indoor tracks, and on the exceedingly fast track of Illinois law.

Brad StephensRepublican

CONGRATS-WAUBONSIE VALLEY HS

Congratulates Waubonsie Valley High School on its 50th anniversary.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-NATL. URBAN LEAGUE

Congratulates the National Urban League on its 115 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive nation. Expresses deep gratitude for the hardworking and dedicated men and women of the National Urban League, National Urban League Affiliates, and its auxiliaries, who, for 115 years, have challenged unjust systems and broken down economic and social barriers. Commends the National Urban League's ongoing and tireless efforts to continue addressing systemic racism and economic inequality, and fighting for the rights of all Americans to live with freedom, dignity, and prosperity.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SHELVIN L. M. HALL

Mourns the death of Judge Shelvin Louise Marie Hall.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LUKE M. STREMLAU

Mourns the passing of Luke Martin Stremlau of Normal.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

END GOVT. SHUTDOWN

Affirms that no one wins when the federal government shuts down. Urges Congress to maintain continuous federal operations through timely appropriations or continuing resolutions, to reject shutdowns as a negotiating tactic, and to provide predictable funding that protects families, workers, and the broader economy. Reaffirms a bipartisan commitment to stability and problem-solving and to stand ready to work with Illinois's Congressional Delegation, Democrats and Republicans alike, to keep government functioning and focused on the people we serve.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MARINE CORPS DAY/MONTH

Declares November 10, 2025 as Marine Corps Day and the month of November 2025 as Marine Corps Month.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-LOIS CALLAHAN

Congratulates Lois Callahan on her election to the office of National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Auxiliary, serving from 2025-2026.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-YAP, INC.

Congratulates Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) on achieving its 50th anniversary while continually making extraordinary contributions to our communities. Commends the organization's unwavering commitment to justice and opportunity and its ongoing efforts to create a more equitable and compassionate society.

Justin SlaughterDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHIEF KENNY RYKER

Congratulates Chief Ryker on his retirement, thanks him for his years of service to his community and to the State of Illinois, and wishes him, his wife and son, and his family the best in their future endeavors.

Blaine WilhourRepublican

RACE AMITY DAY

Declares June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day in the State of Illinois. 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.

Diane Blair-SherlockDemocrat

USPS-SUPPORT

Affirms that the United States Postal Service is a public service that belongs to the people and opposes any effort to dismantle, privatize, or weaken this vital institution.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-ANDREW FREIHEIT

Congratulates Andrew Freiheit on his induction into the Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Internship Hall of Fame and thanks him for his years of exceptional public service.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

CONGRATS-ROSS G. WOLF

Congratulates Ross Garrett Wolf on being selected to the National Athletic Hall of Fame for 2025.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

CONGRATS-ROSA THOMAS

Congratulates Rosa Thomas on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-JOJO BABY

Recognizes Jojo Baby's artistic innovation and decades of service to the LGBTQ community of Chicago. Commends Jojo Baby for their integral role in shaping the identity and artistic vibrancy of the Illinois drag performance scene and for their unwavering advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

COMMENDS-D. COURT HARRIS

Commends D. Court Harris on his eight years of service as chairman of the Chicago Executive Airport Board. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Tracy Katz MuhlDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-OFFICE OF ILAG

Recognizes and expresses gratitude to the Office of the Illinois Attorney General and Attorney General Kwame Raoul for their exceptional devotion, leadership, and perseverance in defending democracy and freedoms through the courts. Acknowledges that the most effective instrument for the protection of democracy and civil liberties in the last nine months has been litigation, and that the Attorney General and his team have been incredibly effective in their defense of the State's democracy. Recognizes the Office of the Illinois Attorney General's filing of a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unlawful deployment of the National Guard in Illinois, challenging federal invocation of 10 U.S.C. § 12406, the Posse Comitatus Act, and the Tenth Amendment, is a case of national significance in protecting state sovereignty and civil liberties. Encourages the Office of the Illinois Attorney General to continue steadfastly engaging in litigation as necessary to uphold democracy and freedoms.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH CALDWELL

Mourns the death of Joseph Caldwell of Chicago.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-JEFF KOLBUS

Congratulates Jeff Kolbus of Edwards on being elected the 2025 president-elect of the Illinois Realtors Association.

Ryan SpainRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROXIE L. FREDERICK

Mourns the passing of Roxie Lee "Rocky" Frederick Jr.

John M. CabelloRepublican

COMMENDS-ROCKFORD ANTHOLOGY

Commends The Rockford Anthology for its outstanding contribution to Illinois literature and for capturing the enduring spirit of the Rockford community. Commends Editor Rachel León and all contributing authors for their dedication to telling Rockford's story with honesty, compassion, and hope. Wishes them continued success in advancing community storytelling throughout Illinois.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

COMMEND-ALLEN J. LYNCH

Commends Sgt. Allen James Lynch on his military service and on his dedication to serving the veterans of the State of Illinois.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-SCOTT D. HUMBARD

Congratulates Scott D. Humbard for his successful career, which began in our building and spun outward to encompass 17 states, and the generation of many gigawatts of essential electric energy for America's future.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

MEMORIAL-LINDA N. HOEFERT

Mourns the death of Linda N. Hoefert of Mount Prospect.

Nicolle GrasseDemocrat