Bills & Legislation

AUDIT-WORK FROM HOME

Directs the Auditor General to conduct a management audit of the impact of remote work on productivity and efficacies within the State agencies.

Ryan Spain

CONGRATS-CHICAGO CHRISTIAN

Congratulates the Chicago Christian school system on their 125th anniversary. Recognizes the achievements of the 2024 Chicago Christian High School football team, the Knights, on a historic victory in becoming the Class 2A State Champions.

Mary Gill

TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARE WEEK

Declares May 4 through May 10, 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week (TDAW) in the State of Illinois. Expresses support for TDAW in recognition of the importance of early detection and intervention to improve outcomes for people living with mental health conditions and prescribed antipsychotics. Expresses support towards efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and the importance of routine TD screening.

Lindsey LaPointe

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.

Theresa Mah

COMMENDS-PTOEC BUS DONATION

Commends the many local businesses that donated their time, money, and support to O'Fallon Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP) Lodge 198 in order to bestow a custom-designed, 14-passenger bus to the Parent Teacher Organization for Exceptional Children (PTOEC).

Kevin Schmidt

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends House Rule 23. Requires (rather than authorizes) standing committees to administer oaths to witnesses before those committees who are not members of the General Assembly. Requires (rather than authorizes) special committees and the Committee of the Whole to administer oaths to persons appearing before those committees who are not members of the General Assembly.

Tom Weber

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Urges the Congress of the United States of America to enact permanent Daylight Saving Time.

Brad Halbrook

VACCINE AWARENESS DAY

Declares April 10, 2025 as Vaccine Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to educate the public about the importance of vaccinations, initiate meaningful dialogue around vaccinations, and encourage the uptake of vaccines. Urges the Illinois Department of Health to continue to promote to healthcare providers and the people of this state that vaccinations are a highly effective and safe public health measure and increase public awareness about the importance of all Illinois residents receiving recommended immunizations, and to promote outreach and education efforts concerning vaccinations. Urges the Illinois Department of Health to continue to prioritize immunization initiatives, develop policies, and invest in immunization infrastructure to ensure broad and open access to immunizations to safeguard public health and protect the well-being of Illinois residents.

Anna Moeller

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 13, 2025 as "Genetic Counselor Awareness Day" in the State of Illinois.

Nabeela Syed

MEMORIAL-ISP CLAY CARNS

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns.

Justin Slaughter

CONGRATS-RIDGEWOOD V. SOFTBALL

Congratulates the AlWood High School and Cambridge High School girls varsity softball team, the Ridgewood Spartans, on winning the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 2024 Class 1A Softball Championship. Wishes the team continued success.

Travis Weaver

WHOLE CHILD MONTH

Declares March 2025 as Illinois Whole Child Month to recognize the value of assuring that each student is challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged. Urges parents, educators, and community members to support a whole child approach to education for each student. Urges every school in Illinois to celebrate Whole Child Month by adopting at least one of the whole child tenets to promote and encourage throughout the month.

Daniel Didech

COMMENDS-LRB

Commends the attorneys and staff of the Legislative Reference Bureau for their commitment to fulfilling their duties, dedication to supporting the members of the General Assembly, and service to the people of Illinois.

Daniel Didech

EDUCATION REFORM-PLANNING TIME

States that meaningful reform of education in Illinois requires structural changes at all levels, including increases to paid teacher preparation and collaboration time, staffing models, and systems for recognition and incentives for educators. Urges school districts across the state to provide adequate paid planning time for teachers.

Katie Stuart

RECOGNIZES-JOHN W. STENSON

Recognizes Chief John W. Stenson, the first and only African American Chief of Police for the Peoria Police Department, on his decades of service and mentorship.

Jehan Gordon-Booth

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 Mason

MEMORIAL-MARY ANDERSON-FARRIS

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

Jehan Gordon-Booth

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 Hoffman

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DAY

Declares January 16, 2025 as Religious Freedom Day.

Brad Halbrook

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 Weber

MEMORIAL-MAX J. CHISWICK

Mourns the passing of Max Jordan Chiswick.

Daniel Didech

MEMORIAL-PHIL GOLDSTICK

Mourns the death of Phil Goldstick.

Bob Morgan

MEMORIAL-VIRGINIA MCCASKEY

Mourns the death of Virginia Halas McCaskey.

John M. Cabello

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 Mason

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH H. HOLIFIELD

Mourns the passing of Joseph Henry Holifield.

Nicholas K. Smith

MEMORIAL-PATRICIA A. KENNY

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

Jehan Gordon-Booth

MEMORIAL-CHRIS GLOVER

Mourns the death of Chris Glover.

Debbie Meyers-Martin

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 Mayfield

CONGRATS-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH

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

Kam Buckner

RECOGNIZES-PROF ANN LOUSIN

Recognizes University of Illinois Chicago Law School Professor Ann M. Lousin on her 50 years of full-time teaching and lifetime of legal scholarship.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch

MEMORIAL-REP. C. JEFFERSON

Mourns the passing of former State Representative Charles E. Jefferson and honors him for his years of dedicated service.

Maurice A. West, II

MEMORIAL-GERALD S. SCHNEIDER

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

Wayne A. Rosenthal

MEMORIAL-FRANCES SULLIVAN

Mourns the passing of Frances "Fran" Sullivan of Oak Pak.

Camille Y. Lilly

SUPPORT-ISRAEL

Expresses reflecting on the heinous Hamas terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, and remembers the lives of the civilians, soldiers, and defenders who expressed unwavering support for the State of Israel. Extends sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this brutal assault, including the families of the 46 American citizens who lost their lives. Expresses standing steadfast in the face of terrorism and violent acts and remaining committed to lasting peace and stability for the State of Israel.

Tony M. McCombie

RECOGNIZES-FRED WILLIAMSON

Recognizes Fred "The Hammer" Williamson on his extraordinary career and contributions to American culture and cinema.

Debbie Meyers-Martin

LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION

Commends Lifeway Foods, Inc. for its outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions to the State of Illinois and celebrates its dedication to excellence, innovation, and community enrichment. Expresses concerns regarding the potential acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. by Danone North America PBC and urges all stakeholders to carefully consider the potential adverse effects on the Illinois economy and workforce. Reaffirms a commitment to supporting Illinois-based businesses like Lifeway Foods, Inc., especially founded by immigrants drawn to the freedom of our shores and nurtured in Illinois' economic climate, whose continued success and presence are essential to the State's economic health and prosperity.

La Shawn K. Ford

MEMORIAL-AARON PITTMAN-TEAGUE

Mourns the death of Aaron Lashawn Pittman-Teague.

Thaddeus Jones

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 Hirschauer

MEMORIAL-BERTHA PURNELL

Mourns the death of Bertha Purnell.

Camille Y. Lilly

CONGRATS-LEYDEN HS DISTRICT

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

Brad Stephens

ISBE VISITING TEACHERS

Urges the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to partner with more countries to find teachers for the Visiting International Teachers Program.

Jackie Haas

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 Johnson

CONGRATS-MARC O. HOFFMANN

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

Charles Meier

CONGRATS-LEYDEN HS DISTRICT

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

Brad Stephens

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 Meier

MEMORIAL-LATASHA R. LEVY

Mourns the passing of Latasha Rose "Tasha" Levy.

Kam Buckner

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 DeLuca

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 DeLuca

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 Stuart

CONGRATS-8TH INFANTRY IL GUARD

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

Emanuel "Chris" Welch