Declares June 9, 2026 as Ode to the Coal Miners Day in the State of Illinois to honor the contributions of coal miners in developing communities across the State, adding to the State's rich history. Encourages citizens across Illinois to recognize coal miners and to learn more about how they contributed to the development of this great State.
Amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Provides that remote retail sellers that meet certain sales criteria are required to collect and remit the tax under the Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, the tax under the Act is 45% of (i) the actual cost paid by a distributor or remote retail seller for the stock keeping unit or (ii) if documentation of the actual cost is not available due to matters beyond the distributor or remote retail seller's control, the actual cost list paid by the distributor or remote retail seller for the stock keeping unit. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027 and continuing through December 31, 2029, the tax per cigar sold or otherwise disposed of in the State, other than a little cigar, shall not exceed $0.75 per cigar. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person shall not organize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate in any contest, organized competition, tournament, or derby that has as its objective the taking of a fur-bearing mammal for cash, prizes, or other inducement. Provides an exception for field trials, certain wildlife damage control activities, and certain lawful hunting or trapping activities. Establishes penalties for violations.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Code to the contrary, the denial of pretrial release is required if the person is a felon who is charged with a firearm offense.
Congratulates the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) on the historic occasion of its 35th anniversary. Commends its leadership, members, and staff for their exceptional contributions to environmental stewardship. Extends sincerest best wishes for their continued success.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend John L. Gibson Sr., a prominent pastor and musician who passed away in May 2026. It formally acknowledges his 48 years of service as the senior pastor of Rising Sun Christian Church, his contributions to gospel music with the Midwest Singers, and his role as a community leader who advocated for social justice. The resolution expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his surviving family and directs that a copy of the document be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
This House Resolution designates September 21 through September 25, 2026, as Farm Safety Week in Illinois to raise awareness about dangers in the agricultural sector. The measure highlights specific risks such as fatalities in grain storage facilities and visibility issues when sharing roads with farm vehicles. While noting the physical hazards of farming, the resolution also encourages attention to the emotional toll on the farming community and the importance of following safety best practices.
Congratulates Grand Prairie Friends on the 50th anniversary of Prospect Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.
Amends the Budget Stabilization Act. Provides additional scheduled transfers to the Pension Stabilization Fund, sets termination conditions, and clarifies allocation and applicability of payments. Amends the School Code. Establishes a property tax relief grant program for school districts beginning in Fiscal Year 2030, funded from the Education Property Tax Relief Fund. Makes conforming changes in the State Finance Act.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities that are included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.
Amends the Children's Mental Health Act. In provisions concerning the Children's Mental Health Partnership, makes changes to the Partnership's list of duties to include (i) reviewing or facilitating needs assessments (rather than conducting research assessments) to better understand the challenges and gaps of programs, services, and policies related to children's mental health; (ii) monitoring policy development related to children's mental health in Illinois at the local, State, and federal level; and (iii) regularly reviewing aggregate and de-identified data on the need for children's behavioral health services in Illinois that is collected by the Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation (BEACON) portal to ensure that system transformation can continue to be driven by data. Provides that the Partnership's membership shall include public members who reflect a diversity of sexual orientation; and that all Partnership members shall serve without compensation and with no entitlement to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Removes a provision permitting the Partnership to convene study groups. Expands the membership of the adjunct council to include up to 10 youth aged 16 to 25 (rather than up to 6 youth aged 14 to 25) and up to 4 (rather than a minimum of 4) representatives of 4 different community-based organizations that focus on youth mental health. Makes other changes.
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.
