Recognizes Brett's First Responders on its unrelenting commitment to serve and assist families of first responders facing tragedy and financial hardship. Commends the organization for continuing the legacy of service of its namesake, Firefighter Brett A. Korves of the Swansea Fire Department.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes a technical correction to the citation format of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. It updates the short title reference in Section 1-1 from "the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act" to include a second "the" (as shown in the bill text). This is purely a procedural change to legal citation language and does not alter any government procedures, create new requirements, or impact citizens or services. It has no substantive policy effect.
Congratulates the Althoff Catholic High School football team, the Crusaders, on winning the 2024 Illinois High School Association Class 1A State Championship.
Maddy summaryHR 52 is a formal memorial resolution honoring former Illinois State Representative Charles E. Jefferson, who served the 67th District from 2001 to 2014. The resolution commemorates his military service, community leadership, and legislative work on issues including veterans' rights, infrastructure, and minority representation. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a tribute to his legacy. The resolution was co-sponsored by multiple current Illinois House members.
Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 80) honoring Bruce N. Cook, a Belleville attorney who died on January 2, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, highlighting his 55-year legal career, service as a past bar association president, recognition as a top Illinois trial lawyer, and community involvement in Southern Illinois. It does not create any new laws or policies - it is a ceremonial expression of respect from the Illinois House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted unanimously on January 29, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 73) passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor the Althoff Catholic High School boys soccer team (the Crusaders) for winning the 2024 IHSA Class 2A State Championship. It formally congratulates the team, coaches, and players on their championship victory and their season record (26 wins, 4 losses), including specific individual awards earned by players. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition with no associated funding, regulations, or changes to law. It was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1678 is a technical correction to the Illinois Employment First Act, specifically fixing a redundant word in its official short title citation. The bill changes Section 1 of the Act from "the Illinois Employment First Act" to "the Illinois Employment First Act" (removing an extra "the"). This is purely a clerical update with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents. It affects only the formal legal citation of the existing law.
Maddy summaryHB 1675 is a technical amendment to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, specifically correcting a formatting error in Section 1-101. It fixes a duplicate "and" in the short title citation ("and and may be cited as") to read correctly as "and may be cited as the 'Code of Civil Procedure'." This bill does not change any substantive legal provisions or affect any citizens, courts, or legal processes. It is purely a clerical correction to the law's official title section.
Maddy summaryHB 1668 (SAFETY-TECH) is a procedural bill that makes a technical correction to the short title of Illinois' Environmental Protection Act. It changes Section 1 of the Act to remove an extra "and" in the citation, ensuring the law is formally referenced as "Environmental Protection Act" instead of "Environmental Protection Act and." This adjustment affects only how the law is cited in legal documents and does not alter any environmental regulations or policies. The bill has no substantive policy impact and is solely for administrative accuracy.
Maddy summaryHB 1666 amends a definition section in the Illinois Pension Code to clarify technical language, with no changes to actual benefit structures or eligibility. It specifically revises Section 1-101.1 of the Pension Code, which defines terms used throughout the law, to correct or standardize wording. This technical adjustment directly affects how pension code provisions are interpreted but does not alter any benefits, funding, or rules for public employees. The bill is a routine clarification, not a policy change, and applies to all Illinois public pension systems governed by the code. It was recently introduced in the Illinois General Assembly but has not yet advanced beyond initial committee referral.
