Bills & Legislation

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

MEMORIAL-DON SNEIDER

Mourns the death of Don Sneider.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. Express support for raising awareness and educating the public about Prader-Willi Syndrome and increasing research and funding into the causes and treatments of the disease.

Neil AndersonRepublican

DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARE-MNTH

Declares April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges the citizens and businesses of the State of Illinois to observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month by practicing safe driving behaviors and pledging to drive distraction-free.

Seth LewisRepublican

MEMORIAL-DR. SHEILA KHANNA

Mourns the death of Sheila Trikha Khanna M.D.

Emil Jones, IIIDemocrat

CONGRATS-DAVID JOENS

Congratulates Illinois State Archives Director David Joens on his retirement after 20 years as director and 35 years in state government and public service.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DAVID P. CLARK

Mourns the passing of David Paul Clark, former Fire Chief of the Des Plaines Fire Department.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

CPR/FIRST AID ED

Affirms the value of incorporating age-appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and life-saving skills into the curriculum for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Recognizes that collaboration with medical providers and emergency response organizations could prove beneficial to the development of guidelines and resources, ensuring these age appropriate lessons are delivered effectively and safely. Recognizes that the prioritization of interactive, hands-on learning opportunities have proven effective in engaging students and making lessons impactful while maintaining adherence to safety standards. Recognizes the importance of making life-saving education an integral part of preparing young people to be not only good students but also responsible and compassionate citizens capable of responding effectively in times of crisis.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

STUDENT ED. NEURODIVERGENCE

Encourages the implementation of a program in K-8 schools to mandate student education on topics of neurodivergence to reinforce Illinois' commitment to providing access to an inclusive future for all students and a safe space for all families in education, cognizant of all neurological backgrounds.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DR. OBIE RUSH

Mourns the death of Dr. Obie Rush.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

CONGRATS-HAVANA CH. OF CHRIST

Congratulates the Havana Church of Christ on achieving its 75th anniversary.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-GERALD R. BLOCK

Mourns the death of Gerald R. "Jerry" Block of Danville.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

BLACK DIASPORA FREEDOM DAY

Declares January 1, 2026 as Black Diaspora Freedom Day in the State of Illinois to educate, showcase, discuss, and mend fences between the Black and Diaspora communities.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CAROLE J. KIRWAN

Mourns the passing of Carole Jean Kirwan of Ivesdale.

Emil Jones, IIIDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LEONDO L. SUDDUTH

Mourns the passing of Leondo Lee Sudduth of Minnesota.

Emil Jones, IIIDemocrat

MEMORIAL-AARON PITTMAN-TEAGUE

Mourns the passing of Aaron LaShawn Pittman-Teague.

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

SOCIAL SECURITY AGE INCREASE

Urges Congress to reject any proposals to raise the Social Security retirement age and instead focus on strengthening and securing the program to ensure it provides the necessary benefits to millions of Americans nationwide.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PAUL H. SALETNIK

Mourns the death of Paul H. Saletnik of Des Plaines.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

RECOGNIZE-OFFICER A. ROUBA

Recognizes the exemplary service of Officer Anthony J. Rouba, especially for his experience in the line of duty during the 2012 NATO Summit.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

CONGRATS-NORTH LAWNDALE EAGLES

Congratulates the North Lawndale Eagles Youth Sports Program on its football program winning the 2024 Illinois American Youth Football (AYF) State Championships in the 8U (8 and under) and the 13U (13 and under) divisions. Wishes its football program continued success.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JACK. D. BRINKOETTER

Mourns the death of Jack Douglas Brinkoetter of Mt. Zion.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-SARA M. BERNHARD

Mourns the passing of Sara Marie Bernhard.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-STEVEN C. SHERWOOD

Mourns the passing of Steven Clark "Steve" Sherwood of Greenup.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-RICHARD E. HELTON

Mourns the death of Richard E. "Dick" Helton of Shlebyville.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROSCOE M. COUGILL

Mourns the passing of former Mayor of Charleston and Brigadier General Roscoe McDaniel "Dan" Cougill, U.S. Air Force (Ret.).

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM WILKINSON

Mourns the death of William H. "Bill" Wilkinson of Wyoming.

Neil AndersonRepublican

HONORS-GEORGE E. LUDKOWSKI

Honors the life and legacy of George Edward Ludkowski, whose story continues to inspire awareness and advocacy.

Norma HernandezDemocrat

CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS DAY

Declares the month of March 2026 as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to those living with cerebral palsy and prioritize disability inclusion and education. Celebrates the 20th anniversary of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness day.

Nicole La HaRepublican

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL E. ALTMAN

Mourns the passing of Firefighter Michael E. "Mickey" Altman of the Chicago Fire Department.

Michael J. KellyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DELORES SHOWALTER

Mourns the death of Delores Showalter.

Sue SchererDemocrat

WOMEN'S CIVIC DAY

Declares March 25, 2026 as Women's Civic Day in the State of Illinois to celebrate and promote the vital role of women in public service and encourage the development of future women leaders in public affairs.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-ISADORE MCKENNIE

Congratulates Isadore McKennie on celebrating his 90th birthday. Wishes him continued success as a respected elder within his community.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MIA WEBSTER-CROSS

Mourns the passing of Mia Webster-Cross.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-HOMER JHS WRESTLING

Congratulates the Homer Junior High School wrestling team, the Mustangs, on winning the 2026 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class AA State Championship.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

ILLINOIS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Congratulates the athletes, coaches, and staff members of the Team Illinois delegation as they prepare for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

Matt HansonDemocrat

CONGRATS-JMS CHEER TEAM

Congratulates the Jacksonville Middle School cheer team, the Crimsons, on winning two state titles at the 2026 Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Championship and a state title and a third place finish at the 2026 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Cheerleading State Championship. Wishes the team many more triumphant seasons.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon 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.

Michelle MussmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHRISTOPHER J. CLARK

Mourns the passing of Christopher J. "Chris" Clark, the former Mayor of Harvey.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Recognizes April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

CONGRATS-RTAC

Congratulates the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago (RTAC) on achieving 100 years of service to retired Chicago Public School (CPS) educators.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-ADRIENNE ADAMS, M.D.

Congratulates Adrienne L. Adams, M.D. on her historic election as the first Black woman to serve as president of the Illinois Psychiatric Society. Commends her remarkable career rooted in professional excellence and community service.

Tracy Katz MuhlDemocrat