Bills & Legislation

LCPL RUSSELL ROWE MEMORIAL HWY

Designates Illinois Route 131 from the state line south to Illinois Route 173 as the "Lance Corporal Russell Rowe Memorial Highway".

BEVERLY SUSSMAN WAY

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 83 from Arlington Heights Road to Deerfield Parkway in Buffalo Grove as "Beverly Sussman Way".

PRP & ISBE AI ANALYSIS

Directs the Professional Review Panel (PRP) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to conduct the analysis and financial modeling required to evaluate the current, likely, and potential impacts of artificial intelligence and related technologies on the cost factors within the evidence-based funding model. Directs PRP and the ISBE to submit their findings in a written report to the General Assembly and Governor by December 31, 2027.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

JOINT SESSION-BUDGET MESSAGE

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon for the purpose of hearing his Excellency Governor JB Pritzker present to the General Assembly his Budget Message for the Fiscal Year 2027, as required by Chapter 15, Section 20/50-5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

PERSON-CENTERED MENTAL HEALTH

Reaffirms the State's steadfast commitment to promoting a person-centered, community-based mental health and substance use treatment system that is evidence-backed and recognizes each person's dignity, humanity, and autonomy in determining the best course of care in the least restrictive environment in compliance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Illinois.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES-LICENSURE

Expresses the belief that nursing, social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, physician assistant practice, public health, and education are professional disciplines that require advanced graduate education, professional licensure, and adherence to rigorous ethical and clinical standards. Lists the graduate degrees that should be considered professional degrees. States that any state agency, public university, or entity receiving state funds should take all necessary steps to avoid discrimination against individuals holding these graduate degrees in hiring, promotion, compensation, professional development funding, or other terms and conditions of employment based on any federal student loan classification. Urges the United States Department of Education to include all graduate degrees in nursing, social work, counseling, therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, physician assistant practice, public health, and education in its definition of "professional degrees" for federal student loan purposes. Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to advocate for legislation to ensure that graduate students in all health and human services professions have access to adequate federal student loan funding to complete their professional education. Commits to exploring state-level solutions to support graduate education in health and human services professions, including but not limited to scholarships, grants, loan repayment assistance programs, and other workforce development initiatives. Expresses support for the licensed health and human services professionals in Illinois who serve our most vulnerable populations with skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the public good.

Lindsey LaPointeDemocrat

REGIONAL STORMWATER COMMISSION

Creates the Regional Stormwater and Sewerage Equitable Solution Commission to study the problem of antiquated stormwater and sewerage systems in the area collectively referred to as "the region" and to suggest policy and legislative solutions. Requests that the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, following consultation with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, submit to the General Assembly a separate report detailing legislation and budgetary recommendations to offset the costs borne by residents, businesses, and governmental entities in "the region" as the result of the inequitable circumstances surrounding the antiquated stormwater and sewerage systems.

FARMLAND-DEVELOPMENT

States that it is of vital importance to protect Illinois farmland from irreversible conversion and fragmentation due to solar, industrial, and other large-scale developments. Affirms that farmland protection is consistent with and complementary to the goals of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and should be considered in clean-energy planning and implementation. Urges State agencies, local governments, and developers to prioritize renewable-energy and infrastructure projects on non-agricultural lands whenever practicable and to minimize impacts on prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance. Supports renewable-energy siting practices that protect soil health, drainage infrastructure, and long-term agricultural productivity, including appropriate decommissioning and land-restoration standards. Encourages transparent decision-making and meaningful community engagement to ensure that agricultural landowners and rural communities are protected from unintended long-term harm.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-NEIL ALEXANDER

Congratulates Coach Neil Alexander of Lincoln Community High School on his 1,000th career victory as a boys' basketball coach and expresses gratitude for the impact he has had on generations of young men throughout the State of Illinois.

William E HauterRepublican

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Friday, March 20, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 24, 2026 or to the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 03, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 04, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 05, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 12, 2026,and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 13, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 24, 2026, or to the call of the President.

JESSE JACKSON EXPRESSWAY

Designates the part of Interstate 57 that is located within Cook County in the State of Illinois as the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Expressway.

VETS HOMES TASK FORCE

Creates the Illinois Veterans Homes Expansion Task Force to study the need for the expansion of high-quality, specialized, and affordable long-term care for aged and disabled veterans through the Illinois Veterans Homes system.

CONDOMINIUM TASK FORCE

Creates the Illinois Condominium Governance and Transparency Task Force to study the transparency, financial integrity, and safe living conditions of residents of condominiums and common interest community associations.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

SFC KYLE WEHRLY MEMORIAL HWY

Designates the portion of U.S. Route 150 within Galesburg city limits as "SFC Kyle Wehrly Memorial Highway".

LCPL JONATHAN PRICE MEM. HWY

Designates the stretch of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mount Vernon as the "Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price Memorial Highway".

RECOGNIZE-COCA-COLA COMPANY

Recognizes The Coca-Cola Company and the Illinois Coca-Cola bottlers for their generous support of America250 and their historic and positive impact on Illinois and the United States and extends gratitude for their continued commitment to building a brighter future for all Americans.

FY27 HOUSE REVENUE ESTIMATE

Sets forth the amounts of general funds estimated by the House of Representatives to be available during State fiscal year 2027.

Norine K. HammondRepublican

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, May 07, 2026, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 12, 2026, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 12, 2026, or until the call of the President.

OAC-REP. FLYNN CURRIE PORTRAIT

Urges the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to oversee the design and creation of a portrait for the State Capitol Building of the late former State Representative and House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, a trailblazer in State politics whose work improved the lives of countless Illinoisans and expanded opportunities for generations of women.

CONDOMINIUM TASK FORCE

Creates the Illinois Condominium Governance and Transparency Task Force to study the transparency, financial integrity, and safe living conditions of residents of condominiums and common interest community associations.

JOINT SESSION-SENATOR DURBIN

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 12 o'clock noon for the purpose of welcoming and celebrating retiring United States Senator Richard J. Durbin and to invite him to address the General Assembly.

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, January 09, 2025, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 2025 or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 2025 or the call of the Speaker.

Graciela GuzmánDemocrat

SCHOOL CASELOAD REVIEW

Directs the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to conduct the analysis and financial modeling required to evaluate the implications of implementing the recommended maximum caseloads for special education resource teachers. Requests the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to submit their findings in a written report to the General Assembly and Governor by December 31, 2026.

Meg Loughran CappelDemocrat

J. CLAUSSEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 3 between mile marker 20 and mile marker 22, near Rockwood, as the "1LT James F. Claussen Memorial Highway".

John F. CurranRepublican

TROOPER DUNBAR MEMORIAL HWY

Designates Illinois Route 37 north of the City of Benton and south of Lake Benton Road as the "Trooper Frank R. Dunbar Memorial Highway".

John F. CurranRepublican

MARSHAL HOPKINS MEMORIAL RD

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 47 over Interstate 80 from Romines Drive to Illinois Route 6 East as the "Marshal Enoch T. Hopkins Memorial Road".

Sue RezinRepublican

SGT. FEEZELL MEMORIAL BRIDGE

Designates the West Baltimore Street Bridge over Forked Creek in Wilmington as the "Sgt. Dan G. Feezell Memorial Bridge".

Sue RezinRepublican

LT. GREGORY JONAS MEMORIAL AVE

Designates Bond Avenue in Centreville from South 43rd Street to South 47 Street as the "Lt. Gregory Jonas Memorial Avenue".

COMMISSION ON FISCAL REFORM

Urges the creation via legislation of the Illinois Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, whose purpose shall be to examine the extent to which current practices of the executive agencies either conform to or fall short of established laws, regulations and best practices, and to determine the fiscal impact which the State realizes as a result of falling short of compliance with such practices.

Steven ReickRepublican

CHIEF WESTON MEMORIAL HWY

Designates the section of Illinois Route 2 in Rockton as the "Chief Arthur L. Weston Memorial Highway".

BLACK IMMIGRANT TF-EXTENDS

Extends the due date for the Task Force on Black Immigrants to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly as required by House Joint Resolution 18 of the 103rd General Assembly to no later than December 31, 2025.

FRED KOREMATSU-LEGACY

Commends Fred T. Korematsu for his courageous efforts for civil liberties. Honors the legacy of Fred Korematsu, his institute, and his children who work so diligently to educate the public by encouraging schools and institutes of higher learning throughout the State of Illinois to incorporate his story and valiant stand for American values of justice into their curriculum.

CPL. T. MILLER MEMORIAL HGHWAY

Designates Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook as the "Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway".

JOINT SESSION-BUDGET MESSAGE

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon for the purpose of hearing his Excellency Governor JB Pritzker present to the General Assembly his Budget Message for the Fiscal Year 2026, as required by Chapter 15, Section 20/50-5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

TROOPER C. THOMPSEN HGWY

Designates Interstate 74 Mile 91 as the "Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial Highway".

SFC T KATSOOLIAS MEMORIAL HGWY

Designates Route 59 in West Chicago from Route 38 to Route 64 as the "SFC Theodore A. Katsoolias Memorial Highway".

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

PFC W. HILL MEMORIAL HGWY

Designates Route 31 in Aurora from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue as the "PFC Wayne W. Hill Jr. Memorial Highway".

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

SFC O. THOMPSON MEMORIAL HGWY

Designates Route 25 in Aurora from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue as the "SFC Ogden N. Thompson Memorial Highway".

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

ED HEALTH INSURANCE TASK FORCE

Creates the Educator Health Insurance Task Force to study the feasibility of creating regional health insurance purchasing pools of school districts accessible to all public educators in school districts that have a population of less than 500,000.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY

Declares May 1, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

TROOPER CARNS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

Designates I-55 Mile Marker 243 to 244, Southbound and Northbound, as the "ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway".

US CONST-ART V-APPLICATION

Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

NEW ILLINOIS-51ST STATE

Urges the United States Congress to take action to declare the 101 counties of downstate Illinois, along with outlying areas of Cook County wishing to be included, the 51st state of the United States of America and separate it from the rest of Illinois.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

CHRIS JAMES MEMORIAL HGHWY

Designates Illinois Route 84 from 1030 Viaduct Road (south point) to U.S. 52 (intersection of Chicago Avenue and Viaduct Road) in Savanna as the "Chris James Memorial Highway".

TAX REVENUE POLICIES

Urges the State of Illinois to make needed investments in Illinois communities by raising $6 billion in new revenue from the ultra-wealthy and mega-corporations. Affirms that, in addition to funding these critically-needed services, implementing these revenue policies will have the benefit of making our State's tax system less unfair to the lowest income Illinoisans.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

US MARINE CORPS HIGHWAY

Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis".

CHIEF R. YOUNG MEMORIAL HWY

Designates Illinois Route 97 as it travels through Maquon as the "Chief of Police Richard R. Young Memorial Highway".