Rep. Dave Severin

Amends the Wildlife Code. Repeals the definition of "single shot". Provides that the term "wildlife rifle" means a rifle that can hold up to 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. Replaces references to single shot rifles with references to wildlife rifles. Provides that it is unlawful to possess or to be in close proximity to a rifle that is not a centerfire wildlife rifle while deer hunting. Deletes language providing that it is unlawful while deer hunting to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not centerfire or to be in possession of or in close proximity to a magazine that is capable of making a rifle not a single shot.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September of every year as Waterway Cleanup Month to encourage public participation in cleaning local waterways. It achieves this by amending the State Commemorative Dates Act to officially recognize the month with a specific title. The change serves as a symbolic reminder for residents and organizations to focus on environmental maintenance during that time.

Amends the State Agency Web Site Act. Provides that State agency web sites may not use persistent (instead of permanent) cookies or other tracking software except in specific circumstances. Repeals provisions establishing the Internet Privacy Task Force. Makes conforming changes.

Amends the Illinois Petroleum Education and Marketing Act. Provides that beginning July 1, 2024, no member of the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board may be appointed to a term which would cause the member to exceed 9 years of total service on the Board.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the soybean as the official state bean of Illinois. It achieves this by amending the State Designations Act to include the soybean in the list of official state symbols. The change is administrative and does not alter any laws or regulations regarding the cultivation or sale of beans.

Congratulates Field Grade School Superintendent Jennifer Arnold on the occasion of her receiving the 2025 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Administrator award.

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.