Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-CHARLES R. MASKEL

Mourns the death of Charles Robert "Chuck" Maskel of Pekin.

Neil AndersonRepublican

NUTELLA DAY

Declares February 5, 2025 as Nutella Day in the State of Illinois to honor Ferrero's significant investments in the State, the many employees who contribute to its success, and the joy that Nutella spreads throughout our communities.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

WHOLE CHILD MONTH

Declares March 2025 as Illinois Whole Child Month to recognize the value of assuring that each student is challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged. Urges parents, educators, and community members to support a whole child approach to education for each student. Urges every school in Illinois to celebrate Whole Child Month by adopting at least one of the whole child tenets to promote and encourage throughout the month.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-RIVERSIDE

Congratulates the Village of Riverside on its 150th anniversary. Extends heartfelt congratulations to its residents, past and present, for their enduring commitment to preserving the community's historic and cultural heritage.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

THANKS-SEN. DANIEL MCCONCHIE

Thanks Senator Dan McConchie for his dedicated service to the people of Illinois and his contributions to the State.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

MEMORIAL-HAROLD A. STEWART

Mourns the death of Harold Alexander "Sandy" Stewart of Murphysboro.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-CARROLL PHELPS, PH.D.

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

Dale FowlerRepublican

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 VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROGER L. YARBROUGH

Mourns the death of Roger Loy Yarbrough of Champaign.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

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 PorfirioDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ELIZABETH L. DYKSTRA

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

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-MEGHAN L. HARMON

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

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHARLESTER CROCKETT

Mourns the passing of Charlester Crockett.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SUZANNE GIBSON, PH.D.

Mourns the death of Suzanne Gibson, Ph.D.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES G. BLOOMBERG

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

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-T. LANAGAN-ROBINSON

Mourns the death of Tangie Lutisha Lanagan-Robinson.

Emil Jones, IIIDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PAUL K. BOLL

Mourns the death of Paul Keller Boll.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-A. DALE HUSTON

Mourns the passing of A. Dale Huston of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES "ZEKE" LOUGHREY

Mourns the death James "Zeke" Loughrey.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

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 BryantRepublican

MEMORIAL-GENE A. TROUTMAN

Mourns the death of Gene Austin Troutman of Vienna.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JASON R. MCHUGHS

Mourns the death of Jason R. McHughs of Elco.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-LARRY L. WENGER

Mourns the death of Larry L. Wenger of Smithton.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES B. BLEYER

Mourns the death of James Bottomley "Jim" Bleyer.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOAN C. EDWARDS

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

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-DANIEL W. EDMONDS JR.

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

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHERYL L. SHULTZ

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

Dale FowlerRepublican

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 TurnerDemocrat

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 CunninghamDemocrat

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 HiltonDemocrat

SENATE RULES 104TH

Adopts the Senate Rules for the 104th General Assembly.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

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 BeltDemocrat

RADON ACTION MONTH

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

Laura EllmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CLYDE E. BUNCH

Mourns the death of Clyde E. Bunch.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ADA L. JOHNSON-ROGERS

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

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-HOWARD E. BUOY

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

Doris TurnerDemocrat

BATTLE OF MIDWAY DAY

Declares June 7, 2025 as Battle of Midway Day.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

COURT REPORTING/CAPTIONING WK

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

Seth LewisRepublican

MEMORIAL-JESSEE I ELSTON JR.

Mourns the passing of Jesse I. Elston Jr.

Napoleon Harris IIIDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ISP TPR. C. THOMPSEN

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

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-GERALD M. BORRIES

Mourns the death of Gerlad M. Borries of Teutopolis.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIALA-RUTH A. PRIDE

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

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-MILDRED E. PRYOR

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

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-GERALD S. SCHNEIDER

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

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DANNY C. ALEXANDER

Mourns the passing of Danny Charles Alexander.

Steve McClureRepublican

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. HalpinDemocrat

WEAR RED DAY

Declares February 7, 2025 as Wear Red Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all residents of Illinois to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women, and to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by wearing the color red to commemorate this day.

Karina VillaDemocrat