Rep. Adam Niemerg

Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall establish and administer a property tax relief pilot program. Provides that eligible homeowners shall receive a one-time direct relief payment in an amount equal to a percentage, determined by the Department by rule, of the eligible homeowner's property tax liability for the 2025 tax year. Requires the Department of Revenue to submit a report in connection with the Program to the Governor and the General Assembly. Creates the Property Tax Relief Program Fund of 2026. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Department for the purpose of making property tax relief payments. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026 assessment year, the valuation of property in any general assessment year may not exceed (i) 101% of the value of the property in the previous tax year if the property is residential or (ii) 102% of the value of the property in the previous tax year if the property is not residential. Provides that the limitation does not apply if the increase in value is due to an addition, modification, or improvement to the property or if there has been a change in ownership of the property during the previous tax year. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax.

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2025, the rate of tax shall be $0.19 per gallon (currently, 39.2 cents per gallon, adjusted each year according to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index), plus an additional 2 1/2 cents per gallon for diesel fuel, liquefied natural gas, or propane. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that no tax may be imposed under the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law on or after July 1, 2025. Preempts the exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryHR 427, the "EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ACT," is a resolution that urges Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the federal "Educational Choice for Children Act." If the Governor were to act on this urging, it would enable Illinois to participate in a program related to educational choices for children.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from being issued, renewed, or allowed a driver's license or permit if the person is not a citizen of the United States. Requires the applicant for a driver's license to, in an application for a driver's license, affirm that the applicant is able to read and write in English. Requires the applicant for a commercial learner's permit to be a United States citizen, which prohibits lawfully permanent residents or foreign domiciled persons from applying for a commercial learner's permit. Requires the applicant for a commercial learner's permit to certify on the application that the applicant is able to read and write in the English language. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Declares September 12, 2025 as The Day of the Bible in the State of Illinois. Encourages schools, civic institutions, churches, and community organizations throughout the State to observe this day with appropriate educational, historical, and cultural programs and activities that highlight the Bible's significance in the past, present, and future of our State and nation.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 528 is a commemorative resolution. It congratulates Ross Garrett Wolf on his selection to the National Athletic Hall of Fame for 2025.

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the End the Energy Tax Act. Amends the Public Utilities Revenue Act. Provides that provisions concerning the tax on invested capital and on distribution of electricity are repealed on January 1, 2027. Provides that provisions concerning a return with respect to the tax are repealed on January 1, 2028. Repeals provisions of the Public Utilities Act concerning energy efficiency, demand-response measures and energy efficiency analysis, and the Energy Transition Assistance Fund. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code to make a conforming change. Repeals the Illinois Power Agency Act, the Electricity Excise Tax Law Act, and the Energy Assistance Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Legislative Reference Bureau shall prepare for introduction in the 2027 spring session of the General Assembly a bill effecting such changes in the statutes as may be necessary to conform the statutes to the changes in law made by the amendatory Act.