Bills & Legislation

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

CASEY/ALMOND RD. LAKE COUNTY

Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to take immediate action and work with stakeholders to identify and implement a solution that will reduce the speed and amount of traffic and potential for additional fatal accidents on Casey and Almond Roads in central Lake County.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

FRANCOPHNIE DAY

Declares March 20, 2025 as Francophonie Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all Illinois citizens to observe this day by reflecting on the contributions of the Francophonie community and by continuing to support initiatives that promote the French language and culture.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

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 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

SUPPORTS-NEW SALEM COMMISSION

Supports the creation of a New Salem Preservation Commission to monitor and recommend repairs and maintenance for Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, including structures, signage, statues, overall condition of the grounds, and accessibility, and to make recommendations for the volunteer coordination efforts, including interactions and communications with current and potential volunteers, as well as guidelines for volunteer eligibility and retention.

Steve McClureRepublican

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

SUPPORT EV VEHICLE PROGRAMS

Urges President Trump, the members of the United States Congress, and the current federal administration to continue to support electric vehicle programs at the federal level and to continue to prioritize policies that foster innovation and address climate change in order to continue helping the move towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future

David KoehlerDemocrat

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 JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SUZANNE GIBSON, PH.D.

Mourns the death of Suzanne Gibson, Ph.D.

Adriane 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

RECOGNIZES-LUNAR NEW YEAR

Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year to Asian American communities. Expresses the deepest respect for Asian Americans and people throughout Illinois and the world who celebrate the Lunar New Year. Wishes those who celebrate a happy and prosperous new year.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

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

RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

Affirms support for the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Urges State agencies and the Illinois General Assembly to advance policies and practices that align with the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Urges President Trump to submit the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent without delay, and further calls on the U.S. Senate to move swiftly to approve the Convention.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-CTPF

Congratulates the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) on its 130th anniversary. Thanks the organization for serving its members, constituents, community, profession, and the citizens of Illinois with distinction. Wishes the organization continued success for decades to come.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

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

MEMORIAL-J. SAM GARNATI

Mourns the passing of J. Sam Garnati of Herrin.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-BETTY K. SPECK

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

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-DIANE M. MCCLELAND

Mourns the death of Diane Marie (Flamm) McCleland.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-DAVID L. MASON

Mourns the death of David L. Mason of Metropolis.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHELSEA J. ADOLPHUS

Mourns the death of Chelsea Jamilex Adolphus.

Adriane JohnsonDemocrat

HOME FIRE SPRINKLER WEEK

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

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

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 TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CLYDE E. BUNCH

Mourns the death of Clyde E. Bunch.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

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 CunninghamDemocrat

COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK

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

Laura FineDemocrat

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