Bills & Legislation

CHILD WELFARE LIAB TASK FORCE

Creates the Child Welfare Agency Liability Task Force to develop and recommend a permanent solution to address the unavailability of liability insurance for child welfare agencies in the State.

Suzanne M. NessDemocrat

JIM EDGAR READING ROOM

Designates Rooms 105 and 109 of the Illinois State Library at 300 South Second Street in Springfield as the "Jim Edgar Reading Room" that houses the Illinois Authors' Collection in honor of the lasting legacy and impact of former Illinois Governor and Illinois Secretary of State Jim Edgar.

END GUN VIOLENCE TASK FORCE

Creates the End Gun Violence in Disproportionately Impacted Areas Task Force to study, analyze data, make recommendations, and develop policy proposals addressing the root causes of violence and resulting trauma to drastically reduce gun violence in disproportionately impacted areas.

MEMORIAL-CAROL M. GAINES

Mourns the death of Carol Marie Gaines.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL B. DICKENS

Mourns the death of Michael B. Dickens.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ANTHONY M. NEITA

Mourns the death of Anthony M. Neita.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BILLIE JEAN LUCAS

Mourns the death of Billie Jean Lucas.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TINEKE C. SCHOUTEN

Mourns the death of Tineke Cornelia "Trijntje" Schouten.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHALMUS ENGLISH SR.

Mourns the death of Chalmus English Sr.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CLETTIS ALLEN

Mourns the death of Clettis Allen.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JAMES O. GROSS

Mourns the death of James Oliver Gross.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-STANDISH E. WILLIS

Mourns the passing of Standish E. "Kwame" Willis, Esq. of Chicago.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ESTELLA ODNEAL ODEN

Mourns the death of Estella Odneal Oden.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ALICE ALLEN

Mourns the death of Alice Allen.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CELESTE TAYLOR

Mourns the passing of Celeste Cavalier Banks Sawyer Taylor.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BENTLEY K. WOLFE

Mourns the death of Bentley Kahne Wolfe.

Chapin RoseRepublican

RECOGNIZES-NEHEMIAH ALLIANCE

Recognizes the Nehemiah Alliance for its leadership in advancing the historic, national 52-Day Rebuild Initiative to be held with prayer, fasting, and repentance, beginning at sundown on Thursday, September 10, 2026 and concluding at sundown on All Saints' Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

CONGRATS-JOHN BARRETT

Congratulates John Barrett on the occasion of his retirement as a teacher. Expresses sincere appreciation for his extraordinary years of service, his steadfast devotion to students and family, and the lasting example he has set for all who have had the privilege to know him. Wishes his retirement be filled with health, happiness, and the many blessings he has so richly earned.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-STEVEN A. CORNETT

Mourns the passing of Steven Almon "Steve" Cornett of Danville.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

HONORS-JUNETEENTH

Honors Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom, acknowledges the enduring contributions of African Americans to our State and nation, and reaffirms our commitment to justice, equality, and opportunity for all.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM R. GROVES

Mourns the passing of William R. "Bill" Groves of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

CONGRATS-ST. PROCOPIUS CHURCH

Congratulates St. Procopius Church in Chicago on its 150th anniversary.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SPENCER LEAK JR.

Mourns the death of Spencer Leak Jr. of Chicago.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CLARENCE R. WIRTH

Mourns the death of Clarence R. "C.R." Wirth of Worth.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LUKE W. PETERSON

Mourns the passing of Luke William Peterson of Chatham.

Steve McClureRepublican

CONGRATS-MANUFACTURING HOF

Congratulates the 2026 inductees to the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame and commends them for their historic and positive impact on Illinois and the United States.

Sue RezinRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD J. WARD

Mourns the passing of Ronald J. Ward of Chatham.

Steve McClureRepublican

CONGRATS-DR. JON BARTELT

Congratulates Dr. Jon Bartelt on his retirement as Superintendent of Schools for Bloomingdale School District 13. Expresses deep appreciation for his extraordinary contributions to education and the Bloomingdale community. Wishes him well in retirement.

Seth LewisRepublican

CONGRATS-GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS

Congratulates Grand Prairie Friends on the 50th anniversary of Prospect Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

CONGRATS-FF-EMT GINO CASCIOLA

Congratulates Firefighter-Paramedic Gino Casciola of Addison Fire Protection District #1 on being awarded the Illinois Fire Service Medal of Honor. Thanks him for his service and dedication to the Addison community and the State of Illinois.

Karina VillaDemocrat

CONGRATS-CAROL GIESKE

Congratulates Carol Gieske on her retirement from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cristina CastroDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES D. INGRAM

Mourns the passing of Charles D. "Chuck" Ingram of Harrisburg.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARILYN K. HERTKO

Mourns the death of Marilyn Kay Hertko.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JUDITH GEORGANTAS

Mourns the death of Judith "Judy" Georgantas.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-A. JORDAN & T. PRABHU

Congratulates Alexa C. Jordan and Trisha N. Prabhu on their selection as Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, where Alexa Jordan will pursue her Juris Doctor and Trisha Prabhu will pursue her Master of Business Administration.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-JERRY KRUSE, M.D.

Congratulates Jerry Kruse, M.D. on his retirement as Dean and Provost of Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. Extends the deepest gratitude for his extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions to the health and well-being of the people of Illinois.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BRANDON

Mourns the death of Donald Eldridge Brandon.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JEFFREY J. WALIK

Mourns the death of Mayor Jeffrey Joseph "Jeff" Walik of the Village of Stickney.

Javier L. CervantesDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LINDA J. HANBACK

Mourns the passing of Linda Joyce Hanback of Yorkville.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

HEPATITIS B VAC-SUPPORT

Encourages healthcare providers, hospitals, community health centers, pharmacies, and the Illinois Department of Public Health to promote the hepatitis B vaccination as a highly effective and safe public health measure and help increase public awareness about the importance of receiving a hepatitis B vaccination and expand access and awareness of hepatitis testing and treatment options. Encourages the Illinois Department of Public Health, healthcare providers, and patients/community representatives to develop or amend an effective and actionable state hepatitis B strategic plan, focused on areas such as immunization, screening, and linkage to care, which will align stakeholders on shared objectives and efforts to facilitate broad screening, vaccine, and treatment availability and access with comparable initiatives in other states (i.e., New York Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan) used as guiding models for plan development. Encourages the Illinois Department of Health to establish a hepatitis B working group to develop measurable goals on which to center the hepatitis B strategic plan with goals that may include but are not limited to strengthening immunization infrastructure, improving coverage policies, assessing vaccine administration fees, increasing community demand, improving vaccine confidence, and promoting health equity initiatives to improve vaccine, screening and treatment uptake.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

SUPPORTS-ANTIFRAUD EFFORTS

Expresses support for ongoing federal efforts to eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in government spending. Commends President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their leadership and commitment to restoring transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in the administration of public benefit programs. Calls upon Governor JB Pritzker, all relevant state agencies, and the State of Illinois to fully comply with all federal antifraud reviews, audits, and enforcement initiatives related to Medicaid and other taxpayer-funded programs. Encourages the State of Illinois to strengthen its own antifraud oversight tools, improve accountability mechanisms, and fully cooperate with efforts to ensure taxpayer dollars are protected from misuse.

Andrew S. ChesneyRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND SMITH JR.

Mourns the death of Raymond Smith Jr.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-KAY LANDGREBE

Mourns the death of Kay Landgrebe of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-KATHY HICKEY-HEIMLICH

Mourns the passing of Kathryn "Kathy" Hickey-Heimlich.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-LEROY G. MCDANIELS

Mourns the passing of Leroy G. McDaniels of Springfield.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

SIGMA/ZETA DAY

Declares May 19, 2026 as Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day in the State of Illinois. Commends the members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for their unwavering commitment to service, advocacy, and community advancement.

Don HarmonDemocrat

SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to issue updated guidance to all Illinois-licensed pediatricians and school health professionals emphasizing the clinical necessity of scoliometer use and spinal checks during all mandated sixth and ninth-grade physicals.

Laura EllmanDemocrat