Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-GEORGE MAVROPOULOS

Mourns the death of George Mavropoulos.

Margaret CrokeDemocrat

FRENCH HERITAGE MONTH/DAY

Declares March 2025 as French Heritage Month and March 20, 2025 as French Heritage Day in the State of Illinois to celebrate the linguistic and cultural heritage of French-speaking communities and to promote the values of diversity, cooperation, and cultural exchange.

Jackie HaasRepublican

MEMORIAL-TUYET A. M. LE

Mourns the passing of Tuyet Anh Mong Le of Chicago.

Theresa MahDemocrat

CONGRATS-OSWALD'S PHARMACY

Congratulates the employees, executives, and leadership of Oswald's Pharmacy on the occasion of its sesquicentennial anniversary. Commends their continued commitment to supporting and enriching Naperville's community with quality care and medical equipment.

Janet Yang RohrDemocrat

PUERTO RICO-FISCAL AUTONOMY

Urges the United States Congress to take immediate action to establish a definitive end date for the operation of the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board, ensure a transition toward full fiscal autonomy and local democratic governance in Puerto Rico, and promote economic self actualization and just recovery efforts that are community-driven and accountable to Puerto Ricans on the island.

Lilian JiménezDemocrat

KEFIR DAY

Declares June 18, 2025 as Kefir Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages individuals, institutions, and public health leaders across the United States to recognize and celebrate the vital role kefir plays in nourishing bodies, supporting farmers, growing the economy, and improving lives.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-TONY J. YUSCIUS

Congratulates Tony J. Yuscius on his retirement. Thanks him for his service to the General Assembly and the State of Illinois.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-ARROW SHED

Congratulates Arrow Shed, LLC on its 80th anniversary.

Charles MeierRepublican

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

CONGRATS-MARCOS GONZALES

Congratulates Marcos Gonzales on being named the 2024-25 Daily Southtown Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Rick RyanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOELLEN K. DOOLEY

Mourns the death of Joellen K. "Jo" Dooley of Waukegan.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-BARBARA A. SMITH

Congratulates Barbara Ann (Fanale) Smith on celebrating her 90th birthday. Wishes her many more delightful years.

Wayne A. RosenthalRepublican

CONGRATS-HENRY HARMS

Thanks and congratulates Henry Harms as he marks 40 years of service to the State of Illinois, the General Assembly thereof, and the people of Illinois. Wishes Henry Harms and his family continued success and happiness for as long as he may decide to continue serving the people of Illinois and thereafter.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-BRIG. GEN. JOHN GREEN

Congratulates Brigadier General John M. "Marty" Green on his retirement as Air National Guard Assistant to the Air Force Deputy Judge Advocate General.

Wayne A. RosenthalRepublican

COMMEND-SPORT FISH PROGRAM

Commends America's anglers, boaters, the sportfishing industry, state fish and wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish and aquatic resources, both game and non-game, to the abundance we see today with the help of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, in this the 75th anniversary year of the program's establishment as part of the American System of Conservation Funding.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-LUCY PROUTY

Congratulates Lucy Prouty on her retirement and thanks her for her service to the citizens of Ela Township.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

URGES-DSP HOURS RESTORATION

Urges full restoration of all eliminated direct support professionals (DSP) hours in the final FY26 State budget to protect the services individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) depend on.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

Mourns the passing of Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-GAYE & SUSAN MICHAEL

Congratulates Gaye and Susan Michael on successfully owning and operating Michael's Restaurant in Highland.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

COMMEND-ANDREW STEIN

Commends Andrew Stein on his dedicated service to the Village of Buffalo Grove for the past 21 years.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHANNEL CAT

Congratulates the Channel Cat on its 30th anniversary in providing critical passenger ferryboat service to the Quad Cities. Acknowledges Executive Director Kathy Wine of River Action and CEO/Managing Director Jeff Nelson of MetroLINK for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities riverfronts.

Gregg JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-TYRONE ECHOLS

Congratulates Mayor Tyrone Echols of the City of Venice on his retirement. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LORI HEALEY

Mourns the passing of Lori Healey of Chicago.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REP. CYNTHIA SOTO

Mourns the passing of former State Representative Cynthia "Cindy" Soto.

Elizabeth "Lisa" HernandezDemocrat

PREVENTION WEEK

Declares May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Prevention Week.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

AUCTIONEERS DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Auctioneers Day in the State of Illinois.

Dan SwansonRepublican

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 10, 2025 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to the focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) disease.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-POPE LEO XIV

Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on being elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

CONGRATS-DR. CLARE M. OLLAYOS

Congratulates Dr. Clare M. Ollayos on her retirement from the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

CONGRATS-BILL BREEDLOVE

Congratulates Bill Breedlove on being selected as the 2025 Outstanding Citizen.

Travis WeaverRepublican

NAT'L BOARD CERT. TEACHERS DAY

Declares September 2, 2025 as National Board Certified Teachers Recognition Day in the State of Illinois in celebration of the 25th anniversary of National Board Certification in Illinois and in recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of National Board Certified Teachers across the State.

Katie StuartDemocrat

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month and urges all Americans to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.

Terra Costa HowardDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TYRONE HAYMORE

Mourns the passing of Tyrone Haymore of Robbins.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-OZZIE GUILLEN

Congratulates Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios on his storied career and remarkable achievements.

Edgar González, Jr.Democrat

ELIMATE MPJE REQUIREMENT

Urges the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), in consultation with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, to eliminate the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) as a requirement for pharmacist licensure in the State of Illinois. Encourages the IDFPR and the Illinois Board of Pharmacy to consider alternative approaches to ensuring pharmacists' understanding of state-specific laws and rules, including continuing education, attestation statements, or integration of jurisprudence content within the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX).

Natalie A. ManleyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RICHARD KELLERHALS

Mourns the passing of Richard Kellerhals of Bloomington.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

PAY EQUITY DAY

Declares March 25, 2025 as Pay Equity Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Norine K. HammondRepublican

CONGRATS-NATURE CONSERVANCY

Congratulates The Nature Conservancy on the 25th anniversary of the Emiquon Preserve. Commends its staff, partners, and supporters for their vision, dedication, and accomplishments in restoring and protecting one of Illinois' most important natural treasures.

Norine K. HammondRepublican

COMMENDS-ROGER L. BYRNE

Commends Roger L. Byrne on his service to the Village of Vernon Hills.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

COMMENDS-MARIA CASTRO

Commends Maria Castro on her service to women in need as founder and CEO of her nonprofit, Love Purse. Wishes her continued success in her philanthropic endeavors.

Barbara HernandezDemocrat