This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (HR 684), not a policy bill. It honors James Dean "Jim" Bolin of Casey, Illinois, who died on January 27, 2026, by commemorating his life and contributions to his community. The resolution details his career as a carpenter and owner of Bolin Enterprises, his creation of "world's largest objects" to promote Casey tourism, and his family. The Illinois House of Representatives adopted the resolution on February 25, 2026, to express condolences to his surviving family members. It has no legislative effect beyond this expression of sympathy.
Congratulates Coach Neil Alexander of Lincoln Community High School on his 1,000th career victory as a boys' basketball coach and expresses gratitude for the impact he has had on generations of young men throughout the State of Illinois.
Congratulates the players and coaching staff of the Illinois State University football team, the Redbirds, and the entire Illinois State University Athletics Department on their historic 2025-2026 season and the team's status as NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Runner-Up.
Congratulates the Fox River Valley Public Library District on 150 years of serving the community as a welcoming place for learning, connection, and discovery.
Calls for the release of all files related to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged accomplices with redactions limited solely to shielding the identities of survivors as outlined in the Epstein Transparency Act. Further calls for the appointment of a special prosecutor independent of the Trump Administration's influence to review prosecution decisions stemming from the Epstein investigation to investigate whether the Trump Administration illegally redacted or withheld documents to shield individuals for political purposes.
SJR 55 appoints Christopher B. Meister of Oak Park, Illinois, as Illinois Auditor General for a term beginning May 1, 2026. This procedural resolution follows constitutional requirements and a recommendation from the Legislative Audit Commission, which conducted a search for qualified candidates. The bill does not change state law or create new policies - it solely formalizes an existing appointment process. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Illinois General Assembly on February 25, 2026.
Opposes Illinois Senate Bill 3572 (SB3572). Opposes any effort to punish women for accessing reproductive healthcare, efforts to subject survivors of rape and incest to more severe punishments than a rapist, and efforts to restrict access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other forms of assisted reproductive technology.
Condemns President Donald J. Trump's racist social media post and his attempts to erase history. Expresses that members will continue to honor the 100th recognition of Black History Month in the State of Illinois by committing to learn from history rather than hiding from it.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, shall provide coverage for medically necessary prescribed vitamins. Amends the State Employee Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under those provisions.
Congratulates the Polo Community High School football team, the Marcos, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois State 8-Man Football Association (I8FA) Runner-Up. Wishes the team future success.
Congratulates Bentlee Lawrenz of Montmorency Elementary School in Rock Falls on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association's (IESA) 3A Boys Cross Country State Championship.
Congratulates the Amboy High School 8-man football team, the Clippers, on winning the 2025 Illinois 8-Man Football Association (18FA) State Championship. Wishes the team continued success.
