Bills & Legislation

EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 25, 2025 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

SAVE YOUR TOOTH MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Save Your Tooth Month in the State of Illinois. Acknowledges endodontists as leaders dedicated to saving patients' natural teeth. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to practice good oral hygiene to save their natural teeth.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MILENA A. MCCONCHIE

Mourns the passing of Milena A. McConchie of Hawthorn Woods.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES M. UDESEN

Mourns the death of James Michael "Jim" Udesen.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

MEMORIAL-THOMAS M. YUCUIS

Mourns the death of Thomas M. "Tom" Yucuis of East Dundee.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

MEMORIAL-DEANNA DEAN FUNK

Mourns the death of Deanna Dean "Dee" Funk.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-THOMAS F. LONDRIGAN

Mourns the death of Thomas Foster "Tom" Londrigan of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHARLES SEXTON

Mourns the death of Charles Sexton of Mechanicsburg.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-LINDA OLIVERO

Mourns the death of Linda Olivero.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-GRANT WITHERS

Mourns the passing of Grant Withers of Petersburg.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-STEVEN D. RICHARDSON

Mourns the passing of Steven D. Richardson of Jacksonville.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-ALANSON P. HOLLY

Mourns the death of Alanson P. "Hap" Holly of Des Plaines.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PATRICIA J. HARRIS

Mourns the passing of Patricia Jean "Pat" (McFarlane) Harris.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARVELLE ROBERTSON

Mourns the passing of Marvelle Robertson.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH

Declares April 2025 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month. Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JAY PEARCE

Mourns the passing of Jay Pearce.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARIE E. TAYFEL

Mourns the death of Marie E. Tayfel of Mount Greenwood.

Seth LewisRepublican

SUPPORTS-DOAP

Expresses support for the Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP).

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

FSHD AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 20, 2025 as FSHD Awareness Day.

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MEMORIAL-GARY T. MARSCHKE

Mourns the passing of Gary Thomas Marschke, Supervisor of DuPage Township.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-NILS R. THUNMAN

Mourns the death of Vice Admiral Nils Ron Thunman, U.S. Navy (Ret.).

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-KYLE T. JAMES

Mourns the passing of Kyle Taylor James of Virden.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-HUNTER M. JAMES

Mourns the passing of Hunter Mitchell James of Virden.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-JACOB C. JAMES

Mourns the passing of Jacob Conrad James of Virden.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-SHARON R. A. JOHNSON

Mourns the death of Sharon Rose Anne (Smith) Johnson of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-PATRICIA STREMSTERFER

Mourns the death of Patricia Ann "Patty" Stremsterfer of Pleasant Plains.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-ARTHUR E. SPIEGEL

Mourns the death of Arthur E. Spiegel of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-STEPHEN A. PELLEGRINI

Mourns the death of Stephen A. "Steve" Pellegrini of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-LESS BOUCHER

Mourns the passing of Less Boucher of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARGARET A. TIMONEY

Mourns the death of Margaret Ann Timoney of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN H. LONG

Mourns the death of John H. "Jack" Long of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARGARET L. COLLINS

Mourns the passing of Margaret Lucille Collins.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES T. WELDY II

Mourns the death of Charles Thomas Weldy II of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

LITTLE PALESTINE DAY

Declares April 7, 2025 and April 7, 2026 as Little Palestine Day in the State of Illinois. Urges Illinoisans to celebrate Little Palestine Day by supporting businesses and cultural initiatives in Little Palestine and attending or hosting events showcasing the contributions of the Arab American community to the United States. Urges local schools and educational institutions to incorporate lessons about the history and contributions of the Arab American community into their curricula, promoting inclusivity and understanding.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GENE HACKMAN

Mourns the passing of award-winning actor Gene Hackman, formerly of Danville.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

OCD AWARENESS WEEK

Declares October 12 through October 18, 2025 as OCD Awareness Week in the State of Illinois.

Laura FineDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-ETA ALPHA CHAPTER

Recognizes the Eta Alpha Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. on being chartered as a newly established chapter. Commends its founding members for their efforts.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT MCKAY

Mourns the death of Chief Robert McKay of Tinley Park.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-CATERPILLAR INC.

Recognizes Caterpillar Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Commends the company for its remarkable achievements, enduring legacy, and continued contributions to the economy, society, and the global community.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BENNETT

Mourns the death of Donald E. Bennett of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BEETLER

Mourns the passing of Donald Edward "Don" Beetler of Altona.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN F. LEUCK

Mourns the passing of John Francis "Jack" Leuck of Pekin.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARK LANE

Mourns the death of Mark "Duke" Lane.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD GAYLE BITTLE

Mourns the death Ronald Gayle Bittle, Ph.D.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-ANDREW CORNELIOUS SR.

Mourns the death of Andrew Cornelious Sr.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

FED FUNDING-NEEDY COMMUNITIES

Urges the President of the United States and Congress to ensure they will not to cut, impound, or reduce funding for the neediest communities in Illinois and across the United States and to fully comply with the congressional intent behind federally appropriated funds.

Robert PetersDemocrat

PUBLIC LIB. TRUSTEE TRAINING

Urges all public library trustees to participate in ongoing training programs provided by the Illinois Secretary of State to strengthen their ability to effectively oversee library operations and services. Encourages the Illinois Secretary of State to expand and enhance library trustee training opportunities, ensuring that all library board members have access to comprehensive education on governance, ethics, and policy matters.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARE WEEK

Declares May 4 through May 10, 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week (TDAW) in the State of Illinois. Expresses support for TDAW in recognition of the importance of early detection and intervention to improve outcomes for people living with mental health conditions and prescribed antipsychotics. Expresses support towards efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and the importance of routine TD screening.

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KEITH M. BERRY

Mourns the death of Keith Mitchell Berry of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MIDGE KIMBERLY

Mourns the death of Midge Kimberly.

Mattie HunterDemocrat