Bills & Legislation

REG DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST DAY

Declares March 12, 2025 as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to recognize the contributions of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Expresses appreciation for their commitment to promoting science-based nutrition in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.

Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.Democrat

NUTRITION MONTH

Declares March 2025 as Nutrition Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to support Nutrition Month and to consider their nutrition and the nutrition of others in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.

Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.Democrat

COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK

Declares the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025 as "Compost Awareness Week".

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-VFW POST 1337

Congratulates Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1337 of Mount Prospect on its 100th anniversary.

Dan SwansonRepublican

RECOGNIZES-VIETNAMESE FLAG

Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as the official symbol of the Vietnamese American community in the State of Illinois and the United States. Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as a symbol of hope, love, and freedom for the Vietnamese American community in Illinois. Honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the State over the last 50 years. Honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam. Encourages all citizens of Illinois to call for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

CONGRATS-LARRY FORSSBERG

Congratulates Larry Forssberg on his retirement as economic development director of the Village of Westmont. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Martha DeuterDemocrat

CONGRATS-DYETT HS BOYS BBALL

Congratulates the Dyett High School boys basketball team, the Eagles, on winning the 2024-2025 IHSA Class 2A State Championship. Honors its members for their perseverance and excellence and the inspiration they provide to all Illinoisans.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-NAZARETH ACADEMY

Congratulates the Nazareth Academy football team on its Class 5A state championship.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-FLAGS OF FREEDOM

Congratulates the City of Princeton and the Flags of Freedom Committee on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Flags of Freedom display.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-ROBERT FRIEND

Congratulates Robert "Bob" Friend on the occasion of his retirement from the Glenbard Township High School District 87 Board of Education. Thanks him for his dedication to the board, staff, and community.

Terra Costa HowardDemocrat

CONGRATS-KENWOOOD ACADEMY

Congratulates the Kenwood Academy girls basketball team on its historic victory in the 2024-2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A State Championship.

Curtis J. Tarver, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-SIUE COUGARS

Congratulates the SIUE Cougars men's basketball team on its outstanding victory in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament and its qualification for the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Commends the players, coaches, and support staff for their dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship. Extends best wishes to the SIUE Cougars for a successful and memorable appearance in the NCAA tournament.

Katie StuartDemocrat

CONGRATS-SGAC

Congratulates the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) on achieving 50 years of dedicated service while making significant contributions to enhancing the relationship between state and local governments, businesses, and communities. Encourages continued support for SGAC's mission. Commends its members for their tireless work to advocate for sound policy decisions, transparency, and good governance. Acknowledges SGAC and its members for their enduring influence on state government affairs.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-UCM

Congratulates United Congregations of Metro-East for 25 years of dedicated service, advocacy, and leadership in the pursuit of justice, equity, and community empowerment.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-TIM SMITH

Congratulates Tim Smith on receiving the 2025 Annual Historical Preservation Award from the Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society Foundation.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

CONGRATS-BERNICE TIMMERMANN

Congratulates Bernice (Schmahl) Timmermann on her 100th birthday. Recognizes the service of Al and Bernice Timmermann to the Village of Rosemont.

Brad StephensRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHELSEA J. ADOLPHUS

Mourns the death of Chelsea Jamilex Adolphus.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ENZO TRIBO

Mourns the passing of Enzo Tribo.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

TAX HOLIDAY-SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Urges the General Assembly and the Governor to enact a tax holiday for school supplies in 2025 and thereafter to bring relief to working parents.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

NO TAXES ON RETIREMENT INCOME

States the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARE-MNTH

Declares April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages Illinois residents to use Distracted Driving Awareness Month as an opportunity to educate drivers of all ages on the dangers of distracted driving, to promote awareness campaigns through schools, workplaces, and community organizations, to encourage state and local law enforcement to continue enforcing distracted driving laws, and to highlight personal stories and testimonials of those impacted by distracted driving to inspire change.

Amy ElikRepublican

RECOGNIZE-PRES. DONALD TRUMP

Recognizes the life of President Donald J. Trump as he begins his term as the 47th President of the United States. Congratulates President Trump on his birthday on June 14, 2025.

Chris MillerRepublican

STOP-IMMIGRATION ACTION

Calls on President Donald Trump to stop the actions of his administration that are making communities less safe, undermining the rule of law, and raising the cost of living. Urges federal lawmakers to instead prioritize comprehensive reforms, including a pathway to citizenship, and focus on the safety of every community, the economic security of every family, and the rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.

Dagmara AvelarDemocrat

CONDEMNS-SPENDING FREEZE

Condemns President Donald Trump's cruel and lawless efforts to block lifesaving services that help people access healthcare, put food on the table, afford housing, and more. Urges the United States Congress to take clear and unequivocal action to check the undemocratic actions of the Trump Administration that violate the constitutional separation of power. Renews the commitment to helping Illinois families get ahead by supporting the services they need to be their best, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and reining in the cost of living.

Will GuzzardiDemocrat

CONDEMNS-TARGETING DEI

Condemns President Donald Trump's efforts to undermine equal pay, make workplaces less fair, and limit opportunity. Condemns the false, hateful comments President Trump and his allies have used to impugn and demean working people. Renews commitment to prioritize equal pay for equal work, opportunities for all, and protections in our workplaces in Illinois.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONDEMNS-JAN 6 PARDONS

Condemns President Donald Trump's inexcusable pardons of his coconspirators and criminals convicted of attacking police officers, attacking our Capitol, and attacking our democracy.

Angelica Guerrero-CuellarDemocrat

STOP-TARIFF PLANS

Calls upon President Donald Trump to abandon his reckless tariff plans that would raise costs on Illinois families and businesses.

Dave VellaDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-BRETT'S FIRST RESP

Recognizes Brett's First Responders on its unrelenting commitment to serve and assist families of first responders facing tragedy and financial hardship. Commends the organization for continuing the legacy of service of its namesake, Firefighter Brett A. Korves of the Swansea Fire Department.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARY COLLEEN KILBRIDE

Mourns the death of Mary Colleen Kilbride of Pontiac.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

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 SpainRepublican

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 GillDemocrat

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 LaPointeDemocrat

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 MahDemocrat

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 SchmidtRepublican

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 WeberRepublican

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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

Brad HalbrookRepublican

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 MoellerDemocrat

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

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

Nabeela SyedDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ISP CLAY CARNS

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns.

Justin SlaughterDemocrat

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 WeaverRepublican

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 DidechDemocrat

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 DidechDemocrat

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 StuartDemocrat

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-BoothDemocrat

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