Bills & Legislation

EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING

Creates the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act. Provides that all general operating expenses for public universities shall be distributed by the Board of Higher Education through a funding formula for eligible public institutions and shall be administered by the Board. Defines "eligible public institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the adequacy targets and resource profiles of eligible public institutions. Provides for the distribution of State appropriations and the calculation of the base funding minimum for each eligible public institution. Provides that the Board shall oversee an accountability and transparency framework for assessing the distribution and use of all funds appropriated by the funding formula and evaluating the funds' effects on institutional outcomes pertaining to student affordability, enrollment, persistence, and outcome metrics. Provides for reporting and the establishment of an Accountability and Transparency Committee. Provides that the Board shall establish a Funding Formula Review Panel tasked with studying and reviewing topics pertaining to the implementation and impact of the funding formula. Contains provisions concerning the Board's annual budget request and the collection of data. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Removes certain provisions concerning budget proposals. Effective immediately.

Michael Crawford

DENY-SCHOOL CODE WAIVER

Denies the request made by Cairo Unit School District 1 with respect to Limitation of Administrative Costs, identified in the report filed by the State Board of Education as request W100-7446.

Dale Fowler

POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Encourages the citizens of Illinois to recognize and honor those who have made extraordinary sacrifices in the service of our State and country on POW/MIA Recognition Day this year on September 19, 2025.

Cristina Castro

DEPUTY C. MUSIL MEMORIAL HWY

Designates State Route 23 from Perry Road to McGirr Road as the "Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil Memorial Highway".

Sue Rezin

SCARRING ALOPECIA AWARE. MO.

Declares September 2025 as Scarring Alopecia Awareness Month in the State of Illinois to help bring attention to and educate the public on scarring alopecia.

Adriane Johnson

EMMETT TILL DAY

Declares July 25, 2025 as Emmett Till Day.

Lakesia Collins

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 08, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 13, 2025, or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, May 09, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 13, 2025, or until the call of the Speaker.

Laura Ellman

NAT. INFRASTRUCTURE BANK

Urges the United States Congress to pass legislation to create a new national infrastructure bank to finance urgently needed infrastructure projects.

David Koehler

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 15, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, May 16, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or until the call of the Speaker.

Karina Villa

TROOPER THOMPSEN MEML OVERPASS

Designates the County Road 1900E Interstate 74 Overpass as the Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial Overpass.

Chapin Rose

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Sunday, June 01, 2025, the Senate stands adjourned until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until the call of the Speaker.

Sara Feigenholtz

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, October 28, 2025 or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, October 16, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, October 28, 2025 or until the call of the Speaker.

Ram Villivalam

SGT. BOLINSKI MEMORIAL RD

Designates Illinois Route 13 from the eastern limits of the Village of Coulterville to the western limits of the Village of Pinckneyville as the "Sgt. Holli R. Bolinski Memorial Road".

Terri Bryant

SCH. DISTS.-ARABIC FL OPTION

Encourages school districts in the State to explore the introduction of Arabic as a foreign language option in their curriculum, particularly through transparent and collaborative processes that make full use of available state and federal resources.

Graciela Guzmán

MENOPAUSE AWARENESS WEEK

Declares October 11 through October 17, 2026 as Menopause Awareness Week in the State of Illinois.

Adriane Johnson

SGT. LEVI RIDGLEY MEM HGWY

Designates U.S. Highway 250 from the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Illinois Route 130 in Olney to 10 miles West of Olney on U.S. Highway 50 as the "Sgt. Levi Ridgley Memorial Highway".

Jason Plummer

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, 2026 or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, or until the call of the Speaker.

Laura M. Murphy

AUDITOR GEN-APPOINTMENT

Appoints Christopher B. Meister as Auditor General for a term commencing on May 1, 2026.

Chapin Rose

KOREAN WAR VETS-GOLD MEDAL

Urges Congress to authorize the President to present Congressional Gold Medals to all Korean War Veterans in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

Craig Wilcox

ILHIMA-WORKING GROUP

Urges Illinois Health Information Management Association (ILHIMA) to form a working group to evaluate the following: (1) Patient identity challenges across care settings, including acute care, ambulatory, long-term care, public health, and others; (2) Data quality issues that impact matching accuracy, including data capture, standardization, and governance; (3) Operational, workflow, and policy factors influencing patient identification; (4) Interoperability and information exchange considerations; (5) Workforce, education, and best-practice gaps; and (6) Existing state and federal initiatives related to patient identity. Urges this working group to focus on drafting a comprehensive set of recommendations that include potential legislative suggestions designed to improve and expand on the aforementioned items for evaluation in relation to patient identity, data quality, privacy, and information governance. Requests the working group's findings and recommendations to be presented to the Illinois General Assembly to help inform legislative efforts aimed at better supporting the needs of ILHIMA and patients while ensuring patient safety, privacy, and data integrity.

David Koehler

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 26, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, March 27, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 07, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 08, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, April 09, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or until the call of the Speaker.

Paul Faraci

DAVE SANDERS WAY

Designates the portion of Southwest Highway between 12600 and 13100 in Palos Park as "Dave Sanders Way".

Bill Cunningham

CW2 DONALDSON MEM'L OVERPASS

Designates the Fourth Street Interstates 57 and 70 Overpass in Effingham as the "Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Donaldson Memorial Overpass".

Steve McClure

SGT. SAYNE MEM'L OVERPASS

Designates the Fayette Avenue Interstates 57 and 70 Overpass in Effingham as the "Sgt. Timothy Sayne Memorial Overpass".

Steve McClure

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 16, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, April 30, 2026, and when it stands adjourned on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 05, 2026, or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, April 17, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 05, 2026, or until the call of the Speaker.

Michael W. Halpin

CHICAGO CUBS DAY

Declares August 29, 2026 as Chicago Cubs Day. Congratulates the Chicago Cubs on 150 years.

Sara Feigenholtz

FANNIE JONES MEMORIAL HGHWY

Declares Illinois Route 15 in East St. Louis to its intersection with Interstate 64 as the "Fannie Gwendolyn Jones Memorial Highway".

Christopher Belt

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the Speaker.

Kimberly A. Lightford

JOINT SESSION-BUDGET MESSAGE

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon for the purpose of hearing his Excellency Governor JB Pritzker present to the General Assembly his Budget Message for the Fiscal Year 2027, as required by Chapter 15, Section 20/50-5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

PERSON-CENTERED MENTAL HEALTH

Reaffirms the State's steadfast commitment to promoting a person-centered, community-based mental health and substance use treatment system that is evidence-backed and recognizes each person's dignity, humanity, and autonomy in determining the best course of care in the least restrictive environment in compliance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Illinois.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES-LICENSURE

Expresses the belief that nursing, social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, physician assistant practice, public health, and education are professional disciplines that require advanced graduate education, professional licensure, and adherence to rigorous ethical and clinical standards. Lists the graduate degrees that should be considered professional degrees. States that any state agency, public university, or entity receiving state funds should take all necessary steps to avoid discrimination against individuals holding these graduate degrees in hiring, promotion, compensation, professional development funding, or other terms and conditions of employment based on any federal student loan classification. Urges the United States Department of Education to include all graduate degrees in nursing, social work, counseling, therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, physician assistant practice, public health, and education in its definition of "professional degrees" for federal student loan purposes. Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to advocate for legislation to ensure that graduate students in all health and human services professions have access to adequate federal student loan funding to complete their professional education. Commits to exploring state-level solutions to support graduate education in health and human services professions, including but not limited to scholarships, grants, loan repayment assistance programs, and other workforce development initiatives. Expresses support for the licensed health and human services professionals in Illinois who serve our most vulnerable populations with skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the public good.

Lindsey LaPointe

REGIONAL STORMWATER COMMISSION

Creates the Regional Stormwater and Sewerage Equitable Solution Commission to study the problem of antiquated stormwater and sewerage systems in the area collectively referred to as "the region" and to suggest policy and legislative solutions. Requests that the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, following consultation with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, submit to the General Assembly a separate report detailing legislation and budgetary recommendations to offset the costs borne by residents, businesses, and governmental entities in "the region" as the result of the inequitable circumstances surrounding the antiquated stormwater and sewerage systems.

FARMLAND-DEVELOPMENT

States that it is of vital importance to protect Illinois farmland from irreversible conversion and fragmentation due to solar, industrial, and other large-scale developments. Affirms that farmland protection is consistent with and complementary to the goals of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and should be considered in clean-energy planning and implementation. Urges State agencies, local governments, and developers to prioritize renewable-energy and infrastructure projects on non-agricultural lands whenever practicable and to minimize impacts on prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance. Supports renewable-energy siting practices that protect soil health, drainage infrastructure, and long-term agricultural productivity, including appropriate decommissioning and land-restoration standards. Encourages transparent decision-making and meaningful community engagement to ensure that agricultural landowners and rural communities are protected from unintended long-term harm.

Sonya M. Harper

CONGRATS-NEIL ALEXANDER

Congratulates Coach Neil Alexander of Lincoln Community High School on his 1,000th career victory as a boys' basketball coach and expresses gratitude for the impact he has had on generations of young men throughout the State of Illinois.

William E Hauter

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Friday, March 20, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 24, 2026 or to the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 03, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 04, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 05, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 12, 2026,and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 13, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 24, 2026, or to the call of the President.

JESSE JACKSON EXPRESSWAY

Designates the part of Interstate 57 that is located within Cook County in the State of Illinois as the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Expressway.

VETS HOMES TASK FORCE

Creates the Illinois Veterans Homes Expansion Task Force to study the need for the expansion of high-quality, specialized, and affordable long-term care for aged and disabled veterans through the Illinois Veterans Homes system.

SFC KYLE WEHRLY MEMORIAL HWY

Designates the portion of U.S. Route 150 within Galesburg city limits as "SFC Kyle Wehrly Memorial Highway".

LCPL JONATHAN PRICE MEM. HWY

Designates the stretch of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mount Vernon as the "Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price Memorial Highway".

RECOGNIZE-COCA-COLA COMPANY

Recognizes The Coca-Cola Company and the Illinois Coca-Cola bottlers for their generous support of America250 and their historic and positive impact on Illinois and the United States and extends gratitude for their continued commitment to building a brighter future for all Americans.

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, May 07, 2026, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 12, 2026, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 12, 2026, or until the call of the President.

OAC-REP. FLYNN CURRIE PORTRAIT

Urges the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to oversee the design and creation of a portrait for the State Capitol Building of the late former State Representative and House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, a trailblazer in State politics whose work improved the lives of countless Illinoisans and expanded opportunities for generations of women.

CONDOMINIUM TASK FORCE

Creates the Illinois Condominium Governance and Transparency Task Force to study the transparency, financial integrity, and safe living conditions of residents of condominiums and common interest community associations.

JOINT SESSION-SENATOR DURBIN

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 12 o'clock noon for the purpose of welcoming and celebrating retiring United States Senator Richard J. Durbin and to invite him to address the General Assembly.

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, January 09, 2025, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 2025 or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 2025 or the call of the Speaker.

Graciela Guzmán

SCHOOL CASELOAD REVIEW

Directs the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to conduct the analysis and financial modeling required to evaluate the implications of implementing the recommended maximum caseloads for special education resource teachers. Requests the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to submit their findings in a written report to the General Assembly and Governor by December 31, 2026.

Meg Loughran Cappel

IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS

Declares 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year in the State of Illinois. Encourages communities, historical societies, and state agencies to organize commemorative events and educational initiatives to honor this historic occasion.

Chris Balkema

LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE

Creates the University Library & Professional Librarian Access & Transparency Task Force to examine the current state of libraries and professional librarianship on Illinois public university campuses and present a recommendation to the General Assembly to ensure that public academic libraries and the educational services provided by professional librarian faculty remains a viable and healthy benefit to Illinois students.

Michael W. Halpin

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 04, 2025 or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 04, 2025 or until the call of the Speaker.

Mary Edly-Allen

SMES/MSMES-YOUTH

Encourages young people to consider a career in small to mid-sized manufacturing (SMEs/MSMEs).

David Koehler