Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-SUZANNE OEHRLEIN

Mourns the passing of Suzanne "Sue" Oehrlein.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK

Declares April 11 through April 17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of Illinois. Commends the work of organizations, health care providers, managed care entities, and community leaders, including Meridian Health Plan's MomCare initiative, for their dedication to improving maternal health outcomes and advancing equity across Illinois. Reaffirms commitment to supporting policies, programs, and partnerships that eliminate maternal health disparities and ensure that every mother in Illinois has access to high-quality, culturally competent care. Encourages continued public-private partnerships and innovative care delivery models that expand access, improve outcomes, and strengthen accountability across the maternal health ecosystem.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH C. PILAND

Mourns the death of Joseph Chaly Piland, Ed.D.

Chapin RoseRepublican

CONGRATS-BELVIDERE LIONS CLUB

Congratulates the Belvidere Lions Club on the occasion of its 80-year anniversary. Wishes the Club all the best in its future endeavors.

Dave SyversonRepublican

CONGRATS-YMCA U.S.

Congratulates the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the founding of the first chapter of the YMCA that was based in the United States, and commends the YMCA's role in responding to community needs, connecting people, fostering support, and building relationships and a sense of belonging.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARK T. MORGAN

Mourns the death of Mark Timothy Morgan.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARLEEN KAY KING

Mourns the death of Marleen Kay King.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARCIA A. ROSENTHAL

Mourns the death of Marcia Ann (Weber) Rosenthal.

Steve McClureRepublican

CONGRATS-AMERICAN AIRLINES

Congratulates American Airlines on its 100th anniversary and centennial celebration. Thanks the airline for its continued commitment to the State of Illinois.

Don HarmonDemocrat

CONGRATS-UNITED AIRLINES

Congratulates United Airlines on its 100th anniversary and expresses gratitude for its century of service.

Don HarmonDemocrat

COMMENDS-PHILIP/MAUREEN LEWIS

Commends Philip H. Lewis and Maureen V. Lewis for their years of community service to the people of Kane County and the State of Illinois.

Seth LewisRepublican

MEMORIAL-THERIS M. GABINSKI

Mourns the passing of Theris M. "Terry" Gabinski of Chicago.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Declares April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all Illinoisans to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families.

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GERALD J. GROHN

Mourns the passing of Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Grohn.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

IDOC/OAC-CORRECTIONS MEM'L

Urges the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to establish a Corrections Fallen Heroes Memorial on the State Capitol grounds. Recognizes the inherent danger and risk that correctional employees confront daily while serving a critical public safety mission. Affirms that the State's fallen heroes are deserving of a public memorial honoring the sacrifice they made.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOE I. CONOVER

Mourns the death of Joe Irvin Conover of Quincy.

Jil TracyRepublican

CONGRATS-AQSA SCHOOL

Congratulates Aqsa School on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Commends the institution for its decades of leadership, innovation, and service to the people of Illinois.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

CAREER READINESS ASSESSMENTS

Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide ACT WorkKeys assessments or a comparable career readiness assessment at no cost to students. Encourages participation in such assessments to be voluntary and for no student to be required to participate. Encourages ISBE and local school districts to annually publish information regarding career readiness assessments and opportunities to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) or similar credential. Encourages the Illinois Community College Board to work with community colleges to develop and implement policies to award academic credit toward associate degree programs in workforce, applied science, or technical fields. Encourages such credit to: (1) align with credit recommendations published by the American Council on Education (ACE) or other recognized credit recommendation frameworks, or (2) apply to technical and workforce-aligned associate degree programs. Affirms that nothing in this Resolution should be construed to require public universities or private institutions of higher education to accept such credit. Encourages ISBE to collect and report to the General Assembly aggregate statewide data on student access to career readiness assessments, participation rates, credential attainment outcomes, and postsecondary enrollment outcomes.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-OLGHA S. SANDMAN

Mourns the death of Olgha Sierra Sandman.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BETSY JONES

Mourns the death of Betsy Jones.

David KoehlerDemocrat

CONGRATS-BARTLETT HILLS GOLF

Congratulates Bartlett Hills Golf Club and Banquets on achieving its 100th anniversary.

Seth LewisRepublican

ALPHA PHI ALPHA DAY

Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in the State of Illinois. Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 120 years of outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy. Welcomes the members of the fraternity to the State Capitol for this annual celebration of excellence.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY

Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KENNETH MORTON

Mourns the death of Kenneth "Ken" Morton of Mahomet.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-SANDRA J. BOOKER

Mourns the passing of Sandra Jean Booker.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

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-RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE

Congratulates the Rialto Square Theatre on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of artistic achievement, historic preservation, and community service. Commends all those who have contributed to the success and preservation of the Rialto Square Theatre over the past century. Extends best wishes for its continued vitality and success for generations to come.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GARY G. KRUEGER

Mourns the passing of Gary G. Krueger.

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-YNOT VICTIMS

Mourns the loss and celebrates the lives of the five young victims of the Chatham YNOT tragedy, Rylee D. Britton, Alma L. Buhnerkempe, Kathryn S. Corley, Ainsley G. Johnson, and Bradley J. Lund, on the one-year anniversary of the incident.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOAN K. CULLY

Mourns the death of Joan Kay Cully.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THEODORE SARANTOS

Mourns the death of Theodore "Ted" Sarantos of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-E. TODD COLLINS

Mourns the death of Ernest "Todd" Collins II of Central Lake, Michigan, formerly of River Forest and Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JIM DOOLEY

Mourns the passing of James "Jim" L. Dooley of River Forest.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL QUINLAN

Mourns the passing of Michael Quinlan of Oak Brook.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ALICE M. DUNN

Mourns the passing of Alice M. (Ondrla) Dunn of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-STEPHEN E. HOFFMAN

Mourns the death of Stephen Eurel "Steve" Hoffman of Farmer City.

Chapin RoseRepublican

LEGAL EDUC.-GUARDIANS AD LITEM

Encourages the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, acting through the Illinois Judicial College, to develop, approve, and offer a continuing legal education program for GALs serving in family law and juvenile matters that includes, at a minimum, instruction regarding chronic medical conditions affecting children, training addressing the distinction between medical advocacy and parental conflict, guidance on appropriate consultation with treating medical professionals, education concerning treatment adherence and risk assessment, and instruction regarding the ethical limits of a GAL's medical opinions. Encourages the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to promote participation in such training to GALs statewide and to communicate this recommendation to the Chief Judge of each judicial circuit for consideration in appointment and continued service determinations.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 12, 2026 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the sequencing of the human genome is one of the most significant scientific accomplishments in the past 100 years and expresses support for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve the lives of many throughout the State.

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DOMINIC C. GIACOMINI

Mourns the passing of Dominic Constantino Giacomini of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL L. SMOOT

Mourns the passing of Michael L. Smoot.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LYNNIE R. TAYLOR

Mourns the passing of Lynnie R. Taylor of Shiloh.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

HOLI DAY

Declares March 5, 2026 as Holi Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages residents to acknowledge and celebrate the rich traditions and enduring contributions of the Indian American community throughout the State.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM J. MERIWETHER

Mourns the death of William Jean "Bill" Meriwether Jr.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-DAN J. MALE

Mourns the passing of Dan J. Male.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-DR. JOHN B. DALE

Mourns the death of Dr. John B. Dale of Brimfield.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN A. GLEASON

Mourns the passing of John Albert Gleason of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Pekin.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-EDWARD A. CONWAY

Mourns the passing of Edward A. "Ed" Conway of Pekin.

Neil AndersonRepublican