This Senate resolution honors the life of Thomas E. Yarrington, a Louisiana native who passed away in December 2024, by formally expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends. The document outlines his personal history, including his military service, long career with companies like Campbell Soup, and his roles as a devoted family man and church member. It is a ceremonial measure intended to acknowledge his legacy and provide a copy of the resolution to his surviving relatives as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Benedetto "Benny" Vitale, a former resident of Beardstown, Illinois, who passed away in December 2024. The document formally records his history as an immigrant who established and grew Benny's Pizza into a local staple before retiring to Sicily. It notes that his legacy continues through his children, who currently operate pizza businesses in Beardstown, Rushville, and Pittsfield. The bill concludes by expressing the Senate's condolences to his family and directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to them.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Garland Eugene Criswell, a Peoria resident who passed away in November 2024. The document outlines his personal history, including his military service, education, and extensive community work as a social worker and church leader. It formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Amends the Massage Licensing Act. Provides that, immediately after a person licensed under the Act has been charged with the offense of prostitution, rape, or sexual misconduct or with any crime that subjects the licensee to compliance with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration Act, then the prosecuting attorney shall provide notice to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of the licensee's name, address, practice address, and license number and a copy of the criminal charges filed. Provides that, within 5 business days after receiving notice from the prosecuting attorney, the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation shall issue an administrative order that the licensee shall practice only with a chaperone who is a licensed health care worker present during all patient encounters pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings. Provides that the chaperone shall provide written notice to all of the licensee's patients before treatment explaining the Department's order to use a chaperone and each patient shall sign an acknowledgment that he or she received the notice. Provides that, within 5 business days after receipt of the administrative order, the licensee shall provide to the Department a written plan of compliance with the administrative order that is acceptable to the Department. Provides that failure to comply with the administrative order, failure to file a compliance plan, or failure to follow the compliance plan shall subject the licensed massage therapist to temporary suspension of his or her license until the completion of the criminal proceedings. Provides that, if the licensee is not convicted of the charge or if any conviction is later overturned by a reviewing court, the administrative order shall be vacated and removed from the licensee's record. Provides that the Department may adopt rules to implement the provisions. Effective immediately.
Creates the Improving Access to Flood Insurance Act. Provides that each insurance producer, public adjuster, managing broker, broker, and employee of a lender shall participate in at least 3 hours of National Flood Insurance Program training. Provides that the insurance producer, public adjuster, managing broker, broker, or lender shall submit evidence of satisfaction of the requirement to the entity that regulates that profession. Requires the Department of Insurance to: provide a list of pre-approved courses available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Management Institute and other educational institutions the Department determines provide information and training equivalent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Management Institute; and to provide instructions for an insurance producer, public adjuster, managing broker, broker, lender, or employee of a lender to apply and secure credit for course work that meets equivalent educational goals but that is not included on the pre-approved list. Provides that a violation of the Act shall be considered a violation of any other law under which the insurance producer, public adjuster, managing broker, broker, or lender is licensed, chartered, or organized. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Insurance Code and the Real Estate License Act of 2000.
Amends the Child Labor Law. Provides for the amount of time a child performer who works in a television, motion picture, or related entertainment production may be permitted to be at the place of employment within a 24-hour time period, based on the age of the performer. Sets forth time requirements for work, rest and recreation, and education. Defines "studio teacher".
This bill officially names a specific stretch of Interstate 74 in the Quad Cities, running from 4th Avenue to I-280, as the "Rep. Lane Evans Memorial Highway." The primary effect is to permanently assign this honorary title to the roadway to honor Representative Lane Evans. No changes to traffic laws, funding, or road maintenance are included in this measure. It is a commemorative action that affects only the signage and official designation of the highway.
This bill appoints Monica S. Hendrickson as a member of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board, a state agency that oversees health care services in Illinois. The appointment, which began on June 28, 2023, and is set to end on July 1, 2025, requires no additional compensation beyond reimbursement for expenses. The Senate confirmed the nomination by a unanimous vote, replacing the previous appointee, Sandra Martell.
This bill appoints David S. Katz as a member of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board, a state agency that oversees health care facilities and services. The appointment is effective from June 16, 2023, to July 1, 2026, and provides the nominee with reimbursement for expenses rather than a salary. The Senate has already granted its consent to this nomination, allowing Governor JB Pritzker to finalize the appointment. This action adds a new member to the board without changing any existing laws or policies.
This bill appoints Michael Macellaio as a member of the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board, a group that helps oversee medical fee schedules for injured workers. The appointment is effective from July 7, 2023, until December 4, 2025, and provides the nominee with reimbursement for expenses rather than a salary. The legislation requires Senate consent to confirm the Governor's nomination and places the individual on the board for a fixed term.
This bill appoints Jonathan Carson as a member of the Energy Workforce Advisory Council, a body that advises the state on workforce development within the energy sector. The appointment, which began on June 16, 2023, is made by Governor JB Pritzker and requires Senate consent, which was granted on January 6, 2025. Carson will serve without a salary, receiving only reimbursement for expenses incurred while performing official duties. This action adds a new voice to the council to help guide future energy workforce initiatives in Illinois.
This bill appoints Nina Grondin as a member of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, effective from June 30, 2023, to June 1, 2027. The appointment is made by Governor JB Pritzker with the consent of the Senate and covers only the reimbursement of expenses rather than a salary. Once confirmed, Grondin will serve on the board that oversees the management of Chicago's downtown piers and the state fairgrounds.
