Rep. Brad Halbrook

Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Expands the Act to allow for the formation of multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions. Provides that veteran service organizations located in 2 or more adjacent counties having a population of 60,000 or less may enter into an agreement to come together and jointly form a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission to serve the adjacent counties in accordance with the Act. Provides that a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission may also be formed under an agreement between an existing county Veterans Assistance Commission and a veteran service organization located in an adjacent county that is without a veterans assistance commission and has a population of 60,000 or less. Requires an agreement to form and maintain a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission to set forth: (i) the distribution of funding with respect to each member county; (ii) the location of the Commission's office; (iii) the type of services provided; (iv) the superintendent selection or appointment process; (v) Commission rules and policies; and (vi) the composition of delegates and alternates on the Commission. Provides that multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions shall have the same powers and duties under the Act as Veterans Assistance Commissions that serve one county. Makes corresponding changes in the Counties Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Drug Court Treatment Act, the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act, and the Mental Health Court Treatment Act. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption is $75,000 for all qualified property. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that any person, other than the person for whom a Schedule II controlled substance is prescribed, who receives the prescribed Schedule II controlled substance at a pharmacy shall provide: (1) identifying information of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed; and (2) photo identification given to the pharmacy, which shall keep a photo copy in the file of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed for a period of 90 days.

Urges the United States Congress to take action to declare the 101 counties of downstate Illinois, along with outlying areas of Cook County wishing to be included, the 51st state of the United States of America and separate it from the rest of Illinois.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 140) is a ceremonial resolution declaring January 16, 2025, as "Religious Freedom Day" in Illinois. It commemorates the anniversary of Virginia's 1786 Statute on Religious Freedom, which protected individuals' right to worship without government interference or taxation for clergy support. The resolution has no binding policy changes or funding provisions - it simply encourages Illinois citizens to observe the day and reflect on religious freedom as part of the state's heritage. It follows a tradition observed by the U.S. President and former Illinois Governor Rauner.

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, following the consolidated election on April 1, 2027, all elections under this Constitution, except for special elections, shall be held in even-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. Provides that all persons elected to office in the 2027 consolidated election shall hold that office until a successor is elected and qualified in the 2032 general election.

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Removes language regarding: diversity requirements related to the design of all programs and procurements; the development of methods that optimize procurement of renewable energy credits from proposed utility-scale projects that are located in communities eligible to receive Energy Transition Community Grants; diversity requirements related to the eligibility criteria for the selection as a supplier of renewable energy credits; the assessment of fees to recover specified costs incurred by the Illinois Power Agency; diversity requirements related to the criteria for an owner to receive grants from the Coal to Solar and Energy Storage Initiative Fund; the provision of information on renewable energy company diversity reporting via the Agency's public facing online tool; and diversity, equity, and inclusion plans.

Amends the Reproductive Health Act. Requires any health care professional, entity, person, clinic, or school to obtain the written consent from a minor's parent or guardian before any health care professional, entity, person, clinic, or school may provide a minor who is under the age of 18 years any non-emergency medical procedure, medication, pharmaceutical, or any gender-modification procedure, gender-identification counseling, or gender therapy.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding House resolution (HR 95), not a bill with enforceable policy. It states that Illinois House members commit to not voting for any tax increases to balance the state's budget for the 104th General Assembly. The resolution cites concerns about existing tax hikes (like corporate loss extensions and high gas taxes) and warns against proposed tax plans for pension funding, but it does not change any tax laws or directly affect residents. As a procedural statement, it has no legal effect on current or future tax policy.

Maddy summaryHR 28 is a memorial resolution adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Bradley L. "Brad" Phegley of Shelbyville, who died on December 6, 2024. The resolution extends condolences to his family and commemorates his 28-year career in law enforcement (including roles with the Illinois State Police, Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and as coroner), community involvement, and personal interests like piloting and beekeeping. It does not create legal obligations or affect policy, serving solely as a formal expression of respect.