Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-ARISE CHICAGO

Congratulates Arise Chicago on its 35th anniversary and commends the organization for decades of service and leadership on behalf of Chicago's workers.

Lilian JiménezDemocrat

CONGRATS-CENT. COMMUNITY HS

Congratulates the Central Community High School (Breese) girls basketball team, the Cougars, on winning the 2026 Illinois High School Association Class 2A State Championship.

Charles MeierRepublican

CONGRATS-SHRINERS CHILDREN'S

Congratulates Shriners Hospitals for Children – Chicago, more commonly known as Shriners Children's Chicago, on celebrating its 100th anniversary. Commends Shriners Children's Chicago for its meaningful role in the history of healthcare in Illinois and its continued commitment to the health and well-being of the children of Illinois.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

IL ALL. OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Commends the Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and its member organizations, staff, and volunteers for their dedication to providing safe, accessible, and enriching programming that helps youth in communities across Illinois achieve their full potential.

Suzanne M. NessDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SUNIL PURI

Mourns the passing of Sunil Puri, a visionary business leader, philanthropist, and respected member of the Rockford community.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-JIM OPOKA

Congratulates Jim Opoka on his retirement after providing 38 years of distinguished service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the nation. Expresses profound gratitude for his contributions. Wishes him a fulfilling, well-earned, and meaningful retirement.

Rick RyanDemocrat

CONGRATS-CENTRAL H.S. CHEER

Congratulates the Central High School Varsity Cheerleading squad, the Cougars, on winning the 2025-2026 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A Competitive Cheerleading State Final. Wishes the squad many more successful seasons.

Charles MeierRepublican

RECOGNIZES-BRIG GEN TIBBETS

Recognizes the lasting and significant contributions of Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets Jr. to the United States Air Force and the State of Illinois.

Dan SwansonRepublican

COMMENDS-RAUL TINOCO GUEVARA

Commends Raul Tinoco Guevara on his integrity, professionalism, and profound statewide impact during his 11 years of service with Rincon Family Services. Thanks him for his continued contributions to the health, dignity, and well-being of the people of Illinois.

Edgar González, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH A. ANGOTTI

Mourns the death of Joseph A. Angotti of Monmouth.

Dan SwansonRepublican

CONGRATS-BOB SEHRING

Congratulates Bob Sehring on his retirement as chief executive officer of OSF HealthCare. Thanks him for his years of service and dedication to the organization.

Ryan SpainRepublican

COMMENDS-DR. JO ANN ROBERTS

Commends Dr. Jo Ann Roberts for her extraordinary leadership, lifelong service, and instrumental role in advancing the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

HOME FIRE SPRINKLER WEEK

Declares May 10 through May 16, 2026 as Home Fire Sprinkler Week in the State of Illinois.

Michael J. KellyDemocrat

COMMENDS-DOUGLAS MARTI

Commends Douglas Marti on 60 years of service as a Bond County Republican Central Committeeman in the Central 1 Precinct.

Charles MeierRepublican

CONGRATS-JEFFREY TISCHHAUSER

Congratulates Jeffrey Tischhauser on receiving the Bond County Republican Central Committee's 2026 Republican Recognition Award.

Charles MeierRepublican

MEMORIAL-STATE REP. JACK KUBIK

Mourns the death of former Illinois State Representative Jack Lawrence Kubik.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

MEMORIAL-MABEL ORANGE

Mourns the passing of Mabel Orange.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-REV. ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Congratulates Reverend Arthur S. Williams on celebrating his 100th birthday.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LT. JOHN HERBEK

Mourns the death of Illinois State Police Lieutenant John Herbek (Ret.).

Michael J. Coffey, Jr.Republican

HONORS-REV. JESSE JACKSON

Honors the life and unwavering commitment of Reverend Jesse Jackson upon his death on February 17, 2026.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

RULES-ADOPTION OF JOINT RULES

Amends Rule 67. Provides that the House of Representatives may adopt Joint House-Senate Session Rules by resolution, concurrently with the Senate, for the purpose of meeting with the Senate in joint session on ceremonial occasions, to hear the Governor deliver the State of the State message or another address, or to hear a distinguished visitor. Specifies that any resolution proposing Joint House-Senate Session Rules must set forth those rules in their entirety. Requires the resolution to be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of those elected. Provides that Joint House-Senate Session Rules are subject to revision or amendment only in accordance with Rule 67. Further provides that, if no Joint House-Senate Session Rules are adopted for the purpose of meeting with the Senate in joint session, then the customs and traditions of Joint House-Senate Sessions shall be adhered to and followed.

Robyn GabelDemocrat

COMMENDS-DAVID J. SILVERMAN

Commends David J. Silverman for his decades of dedication to his community, his determination to see those around him succeed, and his consistent, effective advocacy for those who need a voice.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-LILLIAN DRUMMOND

Mourns the death of Lillian Drummond of Chicago.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GEORGE A. LANXON

Mourns the passing of George A. Lanxon of Fairview Heights.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM D. MARASS

Mourns the death of William D. "Bill" Marass of Springfield.

Michael J. Coffey, Jr.Republican

CONGRATS-LA HARPE/DALLAS CITY

Congratulates the La Harpe Junior High School/Dallas City Elementary School Co-op eighth grade girls basketball team, the Lady Eagles, on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 8-1A State Championship. Wishes its players and coaches continued success.

Norine K. HammondRepublican

MARQUETTE PARK MARCH 60TH

Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Marquette Park March. Honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Albert Raby. Reaffirms the commitment to continuing the fight for fair housing and economic justice for all Illinoisans.

Lisa DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-POLO CMTY HS FOOTBALL

Congratulates the Polo Community High School football team, the Marcos, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois State 8-Man Football Association (I8FA) Runner-Up. Wishes the team future success.

Bradley FrittsRepublican

CONGRATS-MENDOTA TWP HS SOCCER

Congratulates the Mendota Township High School boys soccer team, the Trojans, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Runner-Up. Wishes the team continued success.

Bradley FrittsRepublican

CONGRATS-BENTLEE LAWRENZ

Congratulates Bentlee Lawrenz of Montmorency Elementary School in Rock Falls on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association's (IESA) 3A Boys Cross Country State Championship.

Bradley FrittsRepublican

CONGRATS-AMBOY H.S. FOOTBALL

Congratulates the Amboy High School 8-man football team, the Clippers, on winning the 2025 Illinois 8-Man Football Association (18FA) State Championship. Wishes the team continued success.

Bradley FrittsRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES D. BOLIN

Mourns the death of James Dean "Jim" Bolin of Casey.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

COMMENDS-TRIBUTE TO VALOR FNDN

Commends the Tribute to Valor Foundation and its mission to inspire the youth of America and all people to ask themselves the question "Who Am I?" and to answer by reflecting on the six core values of the Medal of Honor.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DANNY T. HANNING

Mourns the death of Danny T. Hanning of Huntsville.

Norine K. HammondRepublican

CONGRATS-ISU FOOTBALL

Congratulates the players and coaching staff of the Illinois State University football team, the Redbirds, and the entire Illinois State University Athletics Department on their historic 2025-2026 season and the team's status as NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Runner-Up.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

CONGRATS-FOX RIVER LIBRARY

Congratulates the Fox River Valley Public Library District on 150 years of serving the community as a welcoming place for learning, connection, and discovery.

Suzanne M. NessDemocrat

CONGRATS-SPFLD PARK DISTRICT

Congratulates the Springfield Park District as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

Sue SchererDemocrat

CONGRATS-OAK PRAIRIE SCHOOL

Congratulates the Oak Prairie Middle School's cheerleading team, the Bulldogs, on winning the 2026 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 1A state cheerleading tournament.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

MEMORIAL-LARKEN S. AKINS

Mourns the passing of Larken Sharon Akins of Chicago.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

OPPOSES-IL SB3572

Opposes Illinois Senate Bill 3572 (SB3572). Opposes any effort to punish women for accessing reproductive healthcare, efforts to subject survivors of rape and incest to more severe punishments than a rapist, and efforts to restrict access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other forms of assisted reproductive technology.

Margaret CrokeDemocrat

CONDEMNS-PRESIDENT TRUMP POST

Condemns President Donald J. Trump's racist social media post and his attempts to erase history. Expresses that members will continue to honor the 100th recognition of Black History Month in the State of Illinois by committing to learn from history rather than hiding from it.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

EPSTEIN FILES-RELEASE

Calls for the release of all files related to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged accomplices with redactions limited solely to shielding the identities of survivors as outlined in the Epstein Transparency Act. Further calls for the appointment of a special prosecutor independent of the Trump Administration's influence to review prosecution decisions stemming from the Epstein investigation to investigate whether the Trump Administration illegally redacted or withheld documents to shield individuals for political purposes.

Kelly M. CassidyDemocrat

CONGRATS-WENDELL YOUNG

Congratulates Wendell Young, Vice Chairman/Governor of the Chicago Wolves, on his exceptional career as a player, coach, manager, and executive.

Brad StephensRepublican

CONGRATS-BUDDY BEAR WAY

Congratulates the DeGeratto family and Buddy Bear Car Wash on the City of Chicago designating "Buddy Bear Way" as an honorary street name. Commends Buddy Bear Car Wash and the DeGeratto family for their extraordinary and lasting contributions to the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

COMMENDS-NILES FIRE DEPT.

Commends Lieutenant Bill White, Engineer Kevin Zender, Firefighter-Paramedic Darrion Roszkowiak, Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Ries, and Firefighter-Paramedic Karl Boubouleix of the Niles Fire Department for their lifesaving actions on September 19, 2025. Expresses deep gratitude for their service.

Michael J. KellyDemocrat

CONGRATS-MU ALPHA LAMBDA

Congratulates the Mu Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for their continuous commitment to our youth and contributions to the success and prosperity of our great State on the occasion of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship initiative's 22nd anniversary.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

FOOTWORK APPRECIATION MONTH

Declares August 2026 as Footwork Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages state agencies, educational institutions, and the public at large to recognize and celebrate footwork as an essential part of the cultural heritage of Illinois.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

COMMENDS-QUEBEC-IL PARTNERSHIP

Commends the decades-long partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Illinois. Extends best wishes for many more years of mutual prosperity and growth.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-RONALD J. MEINSMA

Congratulates Ronald Jay Meinsma on his retirement as a volunteer firefighter. Thanks him for his six decades of service throughout Carroll County.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

BLOOD DONOR MONTH

Declares January 2026 as Blood Donor Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all citizens to celebrate the cause of blood donation and to recognize the lifesaving contributions of volunteer blood donors. Urges all eligible blood donors to donate regularly and for businesses and organizations throughout the State of Illinois to sponsor community blood drives with ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Versiti, and Vitalant, among other blood centers, providing the residents of the State the opportunity to save lives.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat