Declares June 13, 2025 as SURS Retiree Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois to honor and recognize the ongoing contributions and value of SURS retirees across the State.
Maddy summarySJR 24 declares May 7, 2025, as Illinois Bacon Day. It invites all Illinoisans to observe the day by enjoying bacon and thanking pig farmers.
Mourns the passing of Caleb Thomas Elliott. Declares August 11, 2025 as Caleb's Legacy: Electrical Awareness for a Safer Tomorrow Day. Urges local units of government to require electricians and electrician trainees in the State of Illinois to be properly trained on and equipped with a certified multimeter tool sold by a licensed retailer that regularly sells such devices and to require use of the same. Urges a donation program be created to promote awareness for this cause.
Declares October 2025 as Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month. Recognizes the profound impact toxic exposures have had on veterans, members of the Armed Forces, their families, and their survivors. Honors the sacrifices of individuals impacted by toxic exposure in the Armed Forces.
Maddy summaryHJR 38 designates a specific section of Route 29 as the "Congressman Rodney Davis Superhighway." This designation applies to the stretch of Route 29 from Cardinal Hill Road in Rochester to East 1600 North Road in Taylorville.
Urges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for Lyme disease. Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education to begin health education to prevent tick bites for children who represent the highest risk group for tick-borne diseases. Declares the month of May 2025 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.
Declares 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year in the State of Illinois. Encourages communities, historical societies, and state agencies to organize commemorative events and educational initiatives to honor this historic occasion.
Maddy summaryHR 29 declares September 15 through September 21, 2025, as Farm Safety Week in the State of Illinois. This bill officially recognizes and highlights the importance of safety practices for the agricultural community within the state during that designated week.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that benefit payments, including, but not limited to, disability benefits, death benefits, retirement annuities, and surviving spouse annuities, must commence no later than 30 days after a person has submitted a complete and correct application for a benefit to which that person is entitled. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
Amends the Public Community College Act. Allows the board of trustees of a community college district to establish and offer a baccalaureate degree program and confer a bachelor's degree if the board of trustees and the program meet specified conditions. Provides for an application for approval from the Illinois Community College Board. Sets forth community college requirements and prohibitions for establishing a baccalaureate degree program. Provides that a community college district that offers a baccalaureate degree program shall submit an annual report to the Illinois Community College Board. Sets forth what that report shall include. Provides for a statewide evaluation of a baccalaureate degree program.
