This bill designates the strawberry milkshake as the official state beverage of Illinois. It achieves this by adding a new section to the State Designations Act that formally recognizes the drink. The change primarily affects state symbols and does not alter laws regarding food sales or consumption.
Appropriates specified amounts from various funds to the Court of Claims to pay claims in conformity with awards and recommendations made by the Court of Claims. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that, when any substance is scheduled, rescheduled, or deleted as a controlled substance under federal law and notice is given to the Department of Human Services and the Department does not similarly control the substance under the Act, after the expiration of 30 days from publication in the Federal Register of a final order scheduling a substance as a controlled substance or rescheduling or deleting a substance, the substance shall be considered scheduled, rescheduled, or deleted in the same manner as under federal law. Provides that after the public hearing to consider objections to the scheduling, rescheduling, or deletion of the controlled substance, the Department shall publish its decision within 14 days of the conclusion of the public hearing, by means of a rule, which shall be final unless altered by statute. Effective immediately.
This bill nominates Joseph L. Luechtefeld to serve as a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. It is a procedural measure that assigns the appointment to the Senate for review and does not create new laws or policies. The legislation directly affects the composition of the regional port district's governing board by adding one appointed representative.
This bill nominates Christina M. Herrmann to serve as a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the composition of the board by adding a new representative. Upon approval, the nominee will assume her role on the board, but the text does not specify any changes to the board's duties or powers. The bill was received by the Senate and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee for further review.
This bill nominates Mark Charles Chatham to serve as a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the board by adding a new member to its roster. Once approved, Chatham will join the existing board members to participate in the district's governance and decision-making processes.
This bill nominates Christopher Kattenbraker to serve as a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the composition of the regional port district's governing body. By assigning the nominee to the board, the bill facilitates the appointment process through the Senate and Executive Appointments committee. No new laws or policy changes are introduced; the measure solely addresses the staffing of an existing agency.
This bill nominates David M. Bennett to serve as a member of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the board's composition by adding a new member to its roster. Once approved, Bennett will join other board members to oversee safety regulations for amusement rides and attractions. The bill does not change existing laws or policies but rather fills a vacancy or adds a seat to the governing body.
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning objections to petitions for nomination, provides that, unless a proceeding for judicial review has been commenced, the electoral board must transmit a certified copy of its ruling to the election authority to whom the ballot is certified and the appropriate county clerk before the date on which ballots must be printed.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may enter into contractual agreements with a company that offers telehealth services or text-a-physician services or other text-based health care services. Defines "physician", "telehealth", and "text-based health care services". Effective January 1, 2027.
Creates the Community Supported Living Arrangement Services Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities shall work in coordination with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to develop, implement, and operate, and to submit, through the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, amendments to the Illinois Adults with Developmental Disabilities Section 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waiver, subject to approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Provides for establishment of provider licensing, certification, and oversight standards for Community Supported Living-24 Hour services consistent with existing State authority for community-based residential services, but with the person's own home not requiring licensing or Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure and Certification reviews. Provides for 24-hour availability of trained personnel for individuals with intense physical, medical, or behavioral support needs. Contains provisions regarding: covered services; enrollment; the use of tools such as the Health Risk Screening Tool; housing independence; staffing and workforce standards; phased implementation; Person-Centered Plans; dignity of risk; compliance with mandates; quality assurance; evaluations; a Community Supported Living Advisory Council; reports; fiscal issues; administrative issues; and other matters. Effective immediately.
Creates the Make-Ready Infrastructure Rules Act. Sets forth findings. Defines terms. Provides that an electric utility shall propose a new rule, before the electric utility submits its next Multi-Year Integrated Rate Plan, that authorizes the electric utility to design and deploy all electrical distribution infrastructure on the utility side of the meter for all customers who have installed separately metered or submetered infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging stations, other than charging stations in single-family residences. Provides that an electric utility shall recover its revenue requirement for the design and deployment of such electrical distribution infrastructure through periodic Multi-Year Integrated Rate Plan proceedings or through other methods determined by the Commission by rule. Provides that the Commission shall require an electric utility to provide an accurate and full accounting of all the electric utility's expenses related to electrical distribution infrastructure and shall apply appropriate penalties to an electric utility that is not accurately tracking all expenses. Provides that the new proposed rule, once effective, shall be offered to customers as an alternative to the transmission line extension rules in place as of the effective date of the Act for electric vehicle infrastructure and any customer allowances established under the rule shall be based on the full useful life of the electrical distribution infrastructure. Makes other changes.
