Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-CARROLL PHELPS, PH.D.

Mourns the passing of Carroll Ray Phelps, Ph.D.

Dale Fowler

PARENT-ALIENATION AWARENESS DY

Declares April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day to encourage increased understanding, prevention, and intervention efforts to support healthy family relationships. Expresses a commitment to equipping communities, educators, and caregivers with tools to identify and respond to behaviors that may negatively impact family relationships, while promoting the mental health and well-being of children.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-ROGER L. YARBROUGH

Mourns the death of Roger Loy Yarbrough of Champaign.

Paul Faraci

CONGRATS-DEBRA KARR

Congratulates Debra Karr on celebrating her 40th anniversary of teaching at St. Albert the Great Catholic School in Burbank. Thanks her for her enduring commitment and service to her students.

Mike Porfirio

MEMORIAL-ELIZABETH L. DYKSTRA

Mourns the passing of Elizabeth Leigh "Lizzie" Dykstra of Savoy.

Chapin Rose

MEMORIAL-MEGHAN L. HARMON

Mourns the death of Meghan Lynn Harmon of Divernon, formerly of Litchfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-CHARLESTER CROCKETT

Mourns the passing of Charlester Crockett.

Adriane Johnson

MEMORIAL-SUZANNE GIBSON, PH.D.

Mourns the death of Suzanne Gibson, Ph.D.

Adriane Johnson

MEMORIAL-CHARLES G. BLOOMBERG

Mourns the death of Charles G. "Chuck" Bloomberg of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-T. LANAGAN-ROBINSON

Mourns the death of Tangie Lutisha Lanagan-Robinson.

Emil Jones, III

MEMORIAL-PAUL K. BOLL

Mourns the death of Paul Keller Boll.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-A. DALE HUSTON

Mourns the passing of A. Dale Huston of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-JAMES "ZEKE" LOUGHREY

Mourns the death James "Zeke" Loughrey.

Bill Cunningham

SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR COALITION

Expresses support for the Southwest Connector Coalition's efforts to keep its expansion project moving forward and encourages its members to remain engaged in their efforts to improve Illinois.

Terri Bryant

MEMORIAL-GENE A. TROUTMAN

Mourns the death of Gene Austin Troutman of Vienna.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-JASON R. MCHUGHS

Mourns the death of Jason R. McHughs of Elco.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-LARRY L. WENGER

Mourns the death of Larry L. Wenger of Smithton.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-JAMES B. BLEYER

Mourns the death of James Bottomley "Jim" Bleyer.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-JOAN C. EDWARDS

Mourns the passing of Joan Cavaness (Graves) Edwards of Anna.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-DANIEL W. EDMONDS JR.

Mourns the passing of Daniel Wilford Edmonds Jr. of Ozark.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-CHERYL L. SHULTZ

Mourns the passing of Cheryl Lynn (Dolderer) Shultz of Harrisburg.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-J. SAM GARNATI

Mourns the passing of J. Sam Garnati of Herrin.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-BETTY K. SPECK

Mourns the death of Betty K. Speck of Pope County.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-DIANE M. MCCLELAND

Mourns the death of Diane Marie (Flamm) McCleland.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-DAVID L. MASON

Mourns the death of David L. Mason of Metropolis.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-CHELSEA J. ADOLPHUS

Mourns the death of Chelsea Jamilex Adolphus.

Adriane Johnson

HOME FIRE SPRINKLER WEEK

Declares the week of May 11, 2025 through May 17, 2025 as Home Fire Sprinkler Week.

Patrick J. Joyce

CONGRATS-PHIL & KAREN BORGIC

Congratulates the Phil and Karen Borgic family of Borgic Farms, Inc. in Raymond on the occasion of being named the 2025 Family of the Year by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Thanks the family for their hard work and dedication to their community and the pork industry.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-CLYDE E. BUNCH

Mourns the death of Clyde E. Bunch.

Doris Turner

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.

Bill Cunningham

COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK

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

Laura Fine

SENATE-ELECT OFFICERS

Resolves that, for the 104th General Assembly, Tim Anderson is elected Secretary of the Senate, Scott Kaiser is elected Assistant Secretary of the Senate, Claricel "Joe" Dominguez is elected Sergeant-at-Arms, and Dirk Eilers is elected Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms.

Doris Turner

SENATE ORGANIZED

Resolves that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has organized by the election of a President and other permanent officers and is ready to proceed with the business of session.

Bill Cunningham

SENATE-JOURNALS

Resolves that the Secretary shall prepare each day an exact transcript of the Journal and furnish it to the Legislative Printing Unit, which shall print copies of the Journal.

Suzy Glowiak Hilton

SENATE RULES 104TH

Adopts the Senate Rules for the 104th General Assembly.

Kimberly A. Lightford

ONLINE SAFETY EDUCATION

Recognizes the work of organizations such as the Illinois Judges Association in educating our youth, parents, and schools about remaining safe and vigilant in the rapidly changing online environment of today and seeks to expand this essential online safety education to all students, parents, and schools in our State. Recognizes the value of collaboration between elementary and secondary schools in Illinois and the Illinois Judges Association, community organizations, and similar entities to provide comprehensive online safety education to all students, parents, and educators. Supports school districts and organizations in efforts to provide online safety to students, parents, and educators of elementary and secondary schools in Illinois.

Christopher Belt

RADON ACTION MONTH

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

Laura Ellman

MEMORIAL-CLYDE E. BUNCH

Mourns the death of Clyde E. Bunch.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-ADA L. JOHNSON-ROGERS

Mourns the passing of Ada Louise Johnson-Rogers of Springfield.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-HOWARD E. BUOY

Mourns the death of Howard E. Buoy Sr. of Decatur.

Doris Turner

BATTLE OF MIDWAY DAY

Declares June 7, 2025 as Battle of Midway Day.

Mike Porfirio

COURT REPORTING/CAPTIONING WK

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

Seth Lewis

MEMORIAL-JESSEE I ELSTON JR.

Mourns the passing of Jesse I. Elston Jr.

Napoleon Harris III

MEMORIAL-ISP TPR. C. THOMPSEN

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Trooper Corey Steven Thompsen of rural St. Joseph.

Chapin Rose

MEMORIAL-GERALD M. BORRIES

Mourns the death of Gerlad M. Borries of Teutopolis.

Steve McClure

MEMORIALA-RUTH A. PRIDE

Mourns the death of Ruth Ann Pride of Otwell, Indiana.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-MILDRED E. PRYOR

Mourns the death of Mildred E. "Millie" Pryor of Rockford.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-GERALD S. SCHNEIDER

Mourns the passing of Officer Gerald S. Schneider of the Sherman Police Department.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-DANNY C. ALEXANDER

Mourns the passing of Danny Charles Alexander.

Steve McClure

SKIP THE PLASTIC DAY

Declares April 1, 2025 as Skip the Plastic Day in the State of Illinois. urges all residents, businesses, and visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment. Commends all businesses that willingly participate in Skip the Plastic Day by only offering single-use plastic items, including straws and cutlery, by request and that take proactive steps toward reducing plastic waste. Commends all residents who refuse the use of single-use plastic items.

Michael W. Halpin