Congratulates and thanks Senator Lakesia Collins for her years of dedicated service in the House and wishes her luck in her endeavors as a state senator.
This bill honors State Representative Kelly Burke for her years of dedicated service to the state. It formally recognizes her contributions and expresses well wishes for her future endeavors. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or affect public policy.
Congratulates Illinois State Archives Director David Joens on his retirement after 20 years as director and 35 years in state government and public service.
Congratulates Sen. Mark Walker on his outstanding service in the Illinois House of Representatives, commends his many legislative accomplishments, and extends best wishes for his continued success in the Illinois State Senate.
This bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates State Representative Dan Caulkins on his retirement from the Illinois General Assembly. It acknowledges his service during his tenure, which included work on committees related to cybersecurity, prescription drugs, and labor, as well as his advocacy for specific policy positions. The resolution does not enact new laws or change any policies but serves as a ceremonial gesture to honor his contributions and present him with a copy of the document.
Commends Pamela Blackman on her community service work as president and CEO of Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts. Thanks her for her continued dedication to serving her community and the youth of Chicago.
Congratulates Representative Jenn Ladisch-Douglass on her accomplishments, thanks her for her service, and wishes her all the best in her future endeavors.
Creates the Gun Crime Charging and Sentencing Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that in a criminal case, if a defendant is charged with an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm and subsequently enters into a plea agreement in which the charge will be reduced to a lesser offense or a non-weapons offense in exchange for a plea of guilty, then, at or before the time of sentencing, the State's Attorney shall file with the court a written statement of his or her reasons in support of the plea agreement, which shall specifically state why the offense or offenses of conviction resulting from the plea agreement do not include the originally charged weapons offense. Provides that the written statement shall be part of the court record in the case and a copy shall be provided to any person upon request. Provides that in a criminal case in which the original charge is or was for an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm, if a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty of the original charge or lesser offense or a non-weapons offense, in imposing the sentence, the judge shall set forth in a written sentencing order his or her reasons for imposing the sentence or accepting the plea agreement. Provides that a copy of the written sentencing order shall be provided to any person upon request.
Congratulates the Washington Community High School wrestling team, the Panthers, on winning the 2023 Illinois High School Association Class 2A State Championship.
Amends the Election Code. Changes signature requirements for new political parties and independent candidates so the amounts are equal to those required for established political parties, irrespective of party affiliation.
Congratulates the Our Saviour School cheerleading team on winning the Illinois Elementary School Association Large Team Cheer championship.
Mourns the death of John Leroy Moon of Macomb.
