Declares the month of August 2026 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages continuing research on spinal muscular atrophy and community support for those affected by the disease.
Urges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, to increase conservation efforts and to delay seasonal cutting of milkweed and other pollinator enhancement plants along Illinois waterways until August.
Declares March 1 through March 7, 2026 as Illinois Soil Health Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the celebration of Soil Health Week and its related activities to increase the awareness of Illinois farmers, eaters, and those involved in agribusiness of the importance of the air and water quality environment for all citizens of this State.
Declares April 11-17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week. Recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality among Black women are unacceptable and unjust. States what the Black community needs to mitigate the effects of systemic and structural racism. States that in order to improve maternal health outcomes we must fully support and encourage policies grounded in the racial justice, reproductive justice, birth justice, and human rights frameworks that address Black maternal health inequity. States that Black women and birthing people must be active participants in the policy decisions that impact their lives. States that in order to ensure access to safe and respectful maternal health care for Black birthing people, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and other legislation rooted in human rights that seeks to improve maternal care and outcomes must be passed. States the goals of Black Maternal Health Week.
Declares June 6, 2025 as Gun Violence Awareness Day and encourages all citizens to support their communities' efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives.
Congratulates Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lynn Glickman on her retirement from Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) 46. Thanks her for her dedicated service in empowering learners, creating equity, and cultivating community.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Murod Kurdi, a 28-year-old resident of Oak Lawn who died in a traffic accident in 2023. The resolution formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his family and community while acknowledging his contributions to the local school system. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official statement of grief and respect.
Congratulates the Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School's girl's basketball team, the Lady Chiefs, on winning the 2025-26 Illinois High School Association Class 1A State Championship.
This bill is a House resolution that congratulates the Harris Family Band on its 60th anniversary and wishes the group continued success. It formally recognizes the band's history as the longest-running sibling band in the United States and notes their upcoming celebration concert in Springfield. As a commemorative measure, the resolution directs that a copy be presented to the band as an expression of esteem.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a graduated driver's license holder who is under the age of 18 is convicted of violating State law while operating a motor vehicle with more than one passenger in the vehicle who is under the age of 20, unless any additional passenger or passengers are siblings, step-siblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver, and that results in bodily harm, permanent disability, or death to another, the graduated license shall be suspended for 6 months. Effective immediately.
This bill nominates Melissa Neddermeyer to become a Member of the Illinois State Highway Authority.
Bill AM 1040191 nominates Gregory E. Vaci to serve as a Member of the Human Rights Commission. This bill is a procedural action to fill a position on the commission.
