Bills & Legislation

RELOCATE USDA TO CENTRAL IL

Urges President Donald J. Trump and the United States Congress to immediately begin the process of relocating the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Central Illinois, specifically to Bloomington-Normal or Decatur, where the department can serve the people it was meant to serve.

Regan DeeringRepublican

NUTRITION & DIETETICS TECH DAY

Declares March 13, 2025 as Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to recognize the contributions of registered nutrition and dietetics technicians. 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

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-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

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

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

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

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

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

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

Nabeela SyedDemocrat

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DAY

Declares January 16, 2025 as Religious Freedom Day.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

AUDIT-340B PROGRAM

Directs the Auditor General to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the utilization of the 340B Drug Pricing Program by covered entities within Illinois to assess the amount of 340B profit, defined as total patient and payer reimbursement less the total 340B acquisition cost, generated by 340B covered entities from both self-administered and physician-administered drugs, the amount spent on third party administrators for the management of the 340B Program, the amount going to pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) in contract pharmacy arrangements, the amount going to contract pharmacies, whether covered entities maintain title to 340B drugs in contract pharmacy locations, the average mark-up imposed by covered entities on 340B priced drugs, and the extent to which 340B entities pass 340B discounts to vulnerable patients at the point of sale for both in-house and contracted pharmacies and to also examine the impact of these practices on state health programs, such as Medicaid and the State Employees Group Insurance Program, and to make recommendations for improvement.

Curtis J. Tarver, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-LEYDEN HS DISTRICT

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

Brad StephensRepublican

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 HaasRepublican

SUPPORT-DEI

Affirms commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as an essential foundation for achieving the American Dream and fostering environments where all individuals have the freedom to be healthy, prosperous, and safe and the opportunity to realize their full potential. Encourages local, state, and federal policymakers, educational institutions, workplaces, and other organizations to adopt and uphold DEI principles that promote inclusivity, protect freedom of expression, remove barriers, and provide equitable opportunities for all individuals to pursue their dreams.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CHILDREN OF 1ST RESPONDERS DAY

Declares June 1, 2025 as Unity for Children of First Responders Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the sacrifices made by families and children of first responders. Recognizes Yanna M. Davenport for her efforts to make Unity for Children of First Responders Day a national event.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

TRUST ACT-REPEAL

Urges the repeal of the TRUST Act and urges Illinois to work with federal immigration authorities to protect our citizens and State.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

DHS/OIG REVIEW AUDIT

Urges the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to review the audit findings and implement the recommendations listed in a timely and satisfactory manner. Urges the OIG to work to improve the timeliness of investigative case completion by identifying the barriers that are preventing timely completion and seeking the appropriate remedies for the issues identified and recommended in the audit. Urges the OIG to work with the necessary entities relevant to strengthen its investigation process, including State agencies such as the Illinois State Police, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and the Department of Public Health (DPH).

Charles MeierRepublican

CIVIC ARCHITECTURE

Urges the Administrator of the Capital Development Board, in consultation with the Office of the Governor and other relevant State agencies, to develop recommendations promoting civic buildings that are visually identifiable and respectful of Illinois' regional, traditional, and classical architectural heritage. States that these recommendations should propose revisions to architectural guidelines and outline procedures for incorporating public input into design decisions. States that if, before submitting these recommendations, the Administrator of the Capital Development Board proposes approving a new building design that does not align with this policy, the Administrator should notify the Governor at least 30 days prior to final approval and provide a justification for the design.

Amy L. GrantRepublican

NO TAX INCREASES

Expresses commitment to not vote for a tax increase to balance the budgets of the 104th General Assembly.

Chris MillerRepublican

CONGRESS-PASS MED EQUITY LEGIS

Urges the U.S. Congress to consider passing proposed legislation by the Nu Paradigm Foundation that promotes equity regarding safe and effective medication for all communities.

Jackie HaasRepublican

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends House Rule 41. Deletes a provision that allows a bill's principal sponsor or, in some circumstances, its chief co-sponsor to make a motion to have a note request deemed inapplicable. Deletes a provision that causes a note request to be automatically deemed inapplicable or, in some cases, applicable when certain conditions are met. Deletes a provision which states that a note request that is deemed inapplicable shall not be further considered and shall not prevent the bill from advancing.

David FriessRepublican

IL ELECTION APPRECIATION WEEKS

Declares the weeks of August 1 through August 7, 2025 and August 1 through August 7, 2026 as Illinois Election Judge and Poll Worker Appreciation Week in the State of Illinois. Expresses appreciation and admiration for the election judges and poll workers of Illinois and the vital role they perform in elections, democracy, and the State.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

AUDIT-CORONER TRAINING BOARD

Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Illinois Coroner Training Board's administration of the Coroner Training Board Act, including its creation, implementation, and execution of basic and continuing education training for coroners. Urges that the Illinois Coroner Training Board and any other State agency, entity, or person that may have information relevant to this audit to cooperate fully and promptly with the Auditor General's Office in its conduct of this audit. Directs the Auditor General to commence this audit as soon as possible and report his findings and recommendations upon completion in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-14 of the Illinois State Auditing Act.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends Rule 66. Provides that a motion to adjourn for more than 3 days may be immediately placed on the Daily Calendar for consideration by the House (rather than considered and adopted by the House).

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

RULES-AMEND

Amends Rule 59. Provides that, when a bill or resolution has at least 5 co-sponsors from the majority caucus and at least 5 co-sponsors from the minority caucus, the Chairperson shall (i) schedule a hearing for the bill or resolution pursuant to Rule 21, (ii) allow the Principal Sponsor or other authorized member an opportunity at a hearing to present the bill for testimony and discussion, and (iii) schedule a hearing for the bill or resolution pursuant to Rule 21 when the Chairperson shall place the bill or resolution before the committee for a vote on a reporting motion authorized by Rule 22(a). Provides that committee consideration of the bill or resolution must occur on or before the applicable committee reporting deadline established pursuant to Rule 9.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends House Rule 37. Provides that, while a Senate Bill is pending in the Senate, a House member may file with the Clerk a request to become the Principal Sponsor of the bill upon its arrival in the House, unless a previously submitted request remains pending. Authorizes a member to withdraw the member's request before arrival of the bill in the House. Specifies that, notwithstanding Rule 37(a), these sponsorship requests and withdraw of requests shall be noted in the Legislative Digest and on the General Assembly website.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends Rule 37. Provides that, when the House or any of its committees has amended an appropriation bill, a vote on final passage of the bill shall not be taken until the second calendar day following the day an amendment was adopted, unless the amendment is tabled. Requires the affirmative vote of 79 members elected to suspend the requirement. Adds a Rule concerning appropriations bills. Prohibits the House from considering a motion to concur with one or more amendments to an appropriation bill until the second calendar day following the day the Senate adopted an amendment to the bill, unless the amendment is tabled. Provides that a conference committee report for an appropriation bill shall not be considered by the House until the second calendar day following the day the conference committee report was filed with the Clerk. Specifies that the Rule does not limit consideration of a motion to concur or conference committee report by a committee of the House or a joint committee of the House and Senate. Makes conforming changes in Rule 75.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends Rules 18, 73, and 75. Provides that all conference committee reports are, upon filing with the Clerk, automatically referred to the standing or special committee that last reported the bill to the House. Changes the composition of conference committees. Provides that the Speaker shall appoint 2 members to a conference committee, the Minority Leader shall appoint 1 member, and the Chairperson and Spokesperson of the committee that last reported the bill to the House shall be ex officio members of the conference committee. (Now, the Speaker appoints 3 members to a conference committee and the Minority Leader appoints 2 members to a conference committee.) Deletes a cross-reference to Rule 18 in a provision requiring joint action motions for final action or conference committee reports to be referred to the House by the Rules Committee or a standing committee or special committee.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends Rule 42. Provides that No more than 25 bills and resolutions (rather than 80 bills and resolutions) shall be listed in the 3 orders of business listed on the Consent Calendar. Provides that a bill or resolution may be placed on the Consent Calendar by report of a standing committee or special committee upon a motion made only for that purpose that is adopted by a unanimous vote of the members present (rather than a motion adopted by a unanimous vote of the members present). Specifies that a deadline established under Rule 9 for Third Reading and passage shall not apply to bills that remain pending on the Consent Calendar on the date of the deadline.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends House Rule 59. Provides that a motion for the previous question requires the affirmative vote of 71 members (rather than 60 elected members).

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

HOUSE RULES

Amends House Rule 30. Authorizes members to access the House Chamber during the hours that the Clerk's Office is open to the public, unless the Speaker has ordered a temporary restriction on access (i) for a private meeting, (ii) to prepare the room for a scheduled event, (iii) for maintenance or renovations, or (iv) due to a potential or confirmed security threat. Specifies that, during days when the House is not scheduled to convene in regular session, veto session, or special session, member access may be further limited by the Speaker when necessary to maintain the security of the House Chamber. Authorizes members to escort guests onto the House floor with the approval of the Speaker pursuant to a request registered with the Clerk.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends House Rule 39. Provides that, within 24 hours after adjournment of a committee or task force meeting, the Clerk shall make accessible on the General Assembly website any audio recording of a meeting required under the House Rules.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

RULES-AMEND

Amends Rule 59. Provides that a motion for the previous question is not debatable and requires either the unanimous consent of the members present or the affirmative vote of 60 members elected (now, a motion for the previous question is not debatable and requires the affirmative vote of 60 members elected). Provides that a record vote must be taken on the motion if unanimous consent has been denied. Prohibits this requirement from being suspended.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

RULES-AMEND

Adds a rule authorizing a member to designate a House Bill as a Priority Bill when filing it with the Clerk. Requires Chairpersons to make a good-faith effort to facilitate committee consideration of each Priority Bill at a time when the Principal Sponsor or the Principal Sponsor's designee, and their necessary witnesses, are available. Requires a Priority Bill posted for a particular hearing to be considered by the committee before consideration of legislative measures without that designation if the Principal Sponsor or designee consents to consideration at that time. Provides that, if the Principal Sponsor or the Principal Sponsor's designee fails to present the bill during the first or second hearing for which the bill was posted or if the Principal Sponsor or the Principal Sponsor's designee withdraws consent for consideration at the hearing, the committee may hear testimony and vote one time on a reporting motion for that bill without the consent of the Principal Sponsor or the Principal Sponsor's designee at the third or subsequent hearing for which the bill is posted. Authorizes only the Principal Sponsor or chief co-sponsor of a Priority Bill to offer a committee amendment to the bill. Provides that each Priority Bill that remains pending in any committee at 5:00 p.m. on April 1 shall be automatically discharged to the House and placed on the calendar on the order of Second Reading, unless a standing or special committee has provided an opportunity for public testimony on the bill at a posted hearing and taken a record vote on a motion to report the bill to the House. Declares that certain deadlines do not apply to Priority Bills. Requires the Journal and Legislative Digest to reference a Priority Bill in a manner that identifies that designation. Prohibits Priority Bill status from being revoked or transferred to another bill. Provides that a Chairperson who fails to implement and comply with these requirements may be subject to disciplinary action under the House rules. Prohibits the suspension of these rules.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

AUDIT-STATE SPENDING & HIRING

Directs the Auditor General pursuant to Section 3-2 of the Illinois State Auditing Act to conduct a forensic audit of all State spending, hiring, procurement, and contracts awarded from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2024.

Chris MillerRepublican

RADON ACTION MONTH

Declares the month of January 2025 as Radon Action Month in the State of Illinois.

Ann M. WilliamsDemocrat

URGES-OMEGA PSI PHI-CHICAGO

Strongly urges the Supreme Council of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to select Chicago as the host city for the 2028 Omega Psi Phi Conclave, recognizing the city's unparalleled history, infrastructure, and alignment with the fraternity's mission of service and uplift.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

COURT REPORTING-CAPTIONING WK

Declares February 1 through February 8, 2025 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in the State of Illinois.

Amy L. GrantRepublican

BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFO

Urges the repeal of the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting contained in the Corporate Transparency Act.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID-FEDS

Urges the federal government to uphold its duty to create regulations that promote both the environment as well as the agricultural industry by completing a study determining the effectiveness of the diesel exhaust fluid mandate and to determine if any lower cost alternatives could provide further reductions.

Chris MillerRepublican

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FEDS

Urges Congress to pass legislation and the President of the United States to sign into law a bill that would expand the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States so that they review proposed land purchases and other incentives given to foreign-based companies to ensure that state and federal funds, as well public and private lands, are not awarded or sold to companies who pose national security risks.

Jackie HaasRepublican

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. McCombieRepublican

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. FordDemocrat

IL SOIL HEALTH WEEK

Declares March 2 through March 8, 2025 as Illinois Soil Health Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the celebration of Soil Health Week and its related activities to increase the awareness of Illinois farmers, eaters, and those involved in agribusiness of the importance of the air and water quality environment for all citizens of this State.

Charles MeierRepublican