Rep. Chris Miller

Maddy summaryHB 1221 repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID) Act, removing the requirement for firearm owners to obtain a state-issued identification card. This directly affects current firearm owners who previously needed a FOID card to purchase or possess firearms. The bill also makes necessary adjustments to other state laws to align with this repeal, effective immediately upon enactment. No new rules are created; the change simply eliminates an existing regulatory requirement.

Creates the Local Government Elected Official Recall Act. Provides that local officeholders who were elected during a general or consolidated election may be recalled under the Act. Establishes petition requirements for recall elections. Limits home rule powers.

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Sets out a procedure for the recall of all State Executive Branch officers (rather than only the Governor), legislative leaders, the Auditor General, members of the General Assembly, and local government officials. Makes changes to the procedures for the recall of the Governor. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Urges the Governor to rescind the REV agreement with Gotion, Inc. effective immediately. Urges the General Assembly to pass legislation to ban any future State incentives from going to any corporation owned and operated by a foreign country of concern as designated by Congress.

Creates the United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Memorial Highway Act. Designates the portion of Interstate 80 that is located in the State of Illinois as the United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Memorial Highway.

Amends the Illinois Antitrust Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.

Creates the Classification by Biological Sex Act. Sets forth findings. Provides that any public school or school district and any State or local agency, department, or office that collects vital statistics for the purpose of complying with antidiscrimination laws or for the purpose of gathering public health, crime, economic, or other data shall classify each individual who is part of the collected data set as either male or female at birth. Amends the Statute on Statutes. Sets forth the meaning of the following terms as used in any statute or any rule or regulation: sex; female and male; woman and girl; man and boy; and mother and father.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates the St. Anthony High School boys baseball team, known as the Bulldogs, for their successful 2024 season. It recognizes their achievements, including winning the Class 2A state championship and posting an overall record of 27-5-1, while also acknowledging the specific players and coaches involved. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be presented to the team as a symbol of respect and esteem from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Amends the Election Code. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by federal law, any person who is not a citizen of the United States and who knowingly registers to vote or knowingly votes in an election, including a municipal election, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by federal law, any person who knowingly registers a person to vote who is not a citizen of the United States shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.

Creates the Illinois Cultivated Meat Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to manufacture for sale, sell, hold or offer for sale, or distribute cultivated meat. Provides that a person who knowingly violates this Act commits a Class C misdemeanor. Allows for rulemaking by the Department of Agriculture. Makes a finding and states the purpose. Defines cultivated meat.