Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-IL STATE ARCHIVES

Congratulates the Illinois State Archives and its Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) system on providing 50 years of outstanding service.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-RAPID RESPONDERS

Recognizes the rapid responders of Illinois for their dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting communities. Acknowledges the vital role rapid responders play in supporting immigrant families, promoting safety and awareness, and strengthening unity across all communities.

Karina VillaDemocrat

CONGRATS-REP. JESUS G. GARCIA

Congratulates former Illinois State Senator and current U.S. Representative Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia on his retirement from public service. Thanks him for his decades-long dedication and commitment to his community and the State of Illinois.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

COMMENDS-FRANK J. MAUTINO

Commends Frank J. Mautino for his decade of service as Illinois Auditor General. Expresses appreciation for his dedication to strengthening transparency, accountability, and fiscal stewardship in State government. Thanks him for his years of faithful public service. Offers best wishes for his continued success, health, and happiness in retirement.

Chapin RoseRepublican

CONGRATS-NANBPWC

Congratulates the North Central District of the NANBPWC, Inc. (National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs) as they prepare to host the North Central District Regional Conference in Chicago on May 15-17, 2026.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-AMISHA PATEL

Mourns the passing of longtime Chicago community organizer Amisha Patel of Chicago.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ANDREW J. KLATT

Mourns the death of Andrew Joseph "Andy" Klatt.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

CONGRATS-IL MEN'S WCHR BBALL

Congratulates the University of Illinois Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team, the Fighting Illini, on its historic 2025-26 season.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

CONGRATS-UI WOMEN'S WCHR BBALL

Congratulates the University of Illinois women's wheelchair basketball team, the Fighting Illini, on its historic 2025-2026 season. Wishes the team many more successful seasons.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-RAPID RESPONDERS

Recognizes the rapid responders of Illinois for their dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting communities. Acknowledges the vital role rapid responders play in supporting immigrant families, promoting safety and awareness, and strengthening unity across all communities.

Karina VillaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GEORGE V. SHEFFER

Mourns the passing of George V. Sheffer of Carbondale.

Dale FowlerRepublican

COMMENDS-OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES

Commends and recognizes Our Community Salutes for its outstanding service in honoring high school military enlistees and supporting their families and communities.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

CONGRATS-SEVERSON DELLS

Congratulates Severson Dells Nature Center on achieving its 50th anniversary. Thanks the nature center for its continued commitment to preserving nature through environmental stewardship and providing nature education.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat

MOMS ON A MISSION DAY

Declares May 6, 2026 as Moms on a Mission Day in the State of Illinois to honor mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and their families who stand up for children's rights.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ORLANDO RIVAS

Mourns the passing of Orlando Rivas of Buffalo Grove.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOHN SQUIBB, PHD

Mourns the passing of John Squibb, PhD of Chatham, formerly of Mount Vernon.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-HOWARD L. BEAGLES

Mourns the passing of Howard Lane Beagles.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DAVID L. SHAW

Mourns the death of David L. "Dave" Shaw Sr. of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-EUGENIA C. MCCARTHY

Mourns the death of Eugenia C. "Jeanne" McCarthy of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-OPAL D. RICE

Mourns the passing of Opal Delores Rice.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-HARVARD MILK DAYS

Congratulates the City of Harvard on the 85th anniversary of its annual Harvard Milk Days festival. Extends best wishes for many more years of successful celebrations.

Dave SyversonRepublican

CONGRATS-WINNEBAGO COUNTY

Congratulates the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District on the 50th anniversary of Colored Sands Bluff Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-IDNR/CARLSON PRESERVE

Congratulates the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Margery C. Carlson Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Sue RezinRepublican

CONGRATS-BOLINGBROOK FD

Congratulates five members of the Bolingbrook Fire Department, Lieutenant Joseph Valach, Firefighter-Paramedics Cristian Abarca, John Biederman, Blake Coughlin, and Brandon Roat, on receiving the Firefighter Excellence Unit Citation Award on May 12, 2026.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

EHLERS-DANLOS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2026 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month in honor of those surviving daily with EDS. Encourages scientific research and funding towards finding a cure.

Jil TracyRepublican

CONGRATS-IDNR/BEALL WOODS

Congratulates the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on the 60th anniversary of the dedication of Beall Woods Nature Preserve and commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Terri BryantRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD R. KUHN

Mourns the passing of Ronald Ray "Ron" Kuhn.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOHN G. BARTHOLOMEW

Mourns the passing of Officer John G. Bartholomew of the Chicago Police Department.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all Illinoisans to engage in supporting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.

Jil TracyRepublican

SUPPORTS-CIVIC PARTIC AT 250

Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence as an opportunity for reflection, inspiration, education, dialogue, and civic engagement. Encourages participation in and support of activities that examine our shared history, promote understanding of democratic principles, inspire the exchange of ideas, and strengthen civic life. Encourages and supports efforts to bolster the organizations that preserve and protect our State's archives, museums, libraries, historic sites, and community collections. Supports efforts to expand access to high-quality civics education that prepares individuals for thoughtful, constructive participation in our democracy with an understanding of the nation's founding ideals and the diverse people and communities in Illinois who have engaged, and continue to engage, in the work required to realize them.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MILTON D. KELLY

Mourns the passing of Milton Dow "Milt" Kelly of Fisher.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-MILTON CHANDLER

Mourns the death of Milton Chandler.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ELLEN C. HAMAKER

Mourns the passing of Ellen Clare Hamaker of Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

NEC AWARENESS MONTH/DAY

Declares May 2026 as NEC Awareness Month and May 17, 2026 as NEC Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to encourage increased public awareness, education, and research efforts related to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and support for families affected by this disease.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

CONGRATS-JAY HARRINGTON

Congratulates Southwestern Illinois College Basketball Head Coach Jay Harrington on his career accomplishments.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-SUE BUSTIN

Recognizes Sue Bustin for her service and dedication as medical caseworker of the Joliet Township Government Office for 23 and a half years.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WARREN B. COOPER JR.

Mourns the passing of Warren Bell Cooper Jr.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

ASSYRIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Declares April 2026 as Assyrian Heritage Month in the State of Illinois. Commends the Assyrian community in Illinois for their enduring contributions, resilience, and cultural heritage.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

ASTHMA/ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DIANE R. DOHERTY

Mourns the death of Diane Rose Doherty.

Don HarmonDemocrat

CONGRATS-TESSA JANECKE

Congratulates Tessa Janecke on winning a gold medal as a member of the United States Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team. Commends her for representing Illinois and the nation with distinction. Wishes her continued success, including in her pursuit of achieving a national championship at Penn State University.

Andrew S. ChesneyRepublican

MEMORIAL-KEVIN SCHOEPLEIN

Mourns the death of Kevin Schoeplein of Bluffton, South Carolina.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-EARL FERGUSON

Mourns the death of Earl Ferguson.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REV. DR. W. G. GRICE

Mourns the death of Rev. Dr. William G. "Bill" Grice III.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PHYLLIS J. MOCABEE

Mourns the death of Phyllis J. Mocabee of Sullivan.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN M. ECKERT

Mourns the passing of John M. Eckert of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican