Rep. Dave Severin

Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation and the High Speed Railroad Commission to move expeditiously in preparing a Statewide Integrated Network Plan, including the identification of desired service points and key transfer stations, the construction of a theoretical rail and bus schedule with timed transfers, the creation of a ridership and revenue model for the desired network, the estimation of needed infrastructure investments, and the development of a phased implementation plan.

Declares the month of September 2023 as River Clean Up Month. Encourages chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, local economic development organizations, area groups and associations, and local schools and colleges to organize and coordinate local cleanup activities along portions of rivers and waterways in their area. Encourages the State of Illinois to promote September as River Clean Up Month.

Creates the College Insurance Program Task Force to study the College Insurance Program and present policy and legislative recommendations to the General Assembly to ensure the program remains a viable and healthy benefit.

Congratulates the John A. Logan College men's basketball team, the Volunteers, on winning the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship. Congratulates those who helped build the program into a championship team. Wishes the team the very best of luck in continuing to build a successful program well into the future.

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the month of April of each year is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month to be observed throughout the State to promote the awareness and prevention of child abuse in the State.

Expresses support for the Southwest Connector Coalition's efforts to keep the expansion project moving forward and encourages its members to remain engaged in their efforts to improve Illinois.

Congratulates the Christopher High School girls basketball team, the Lady Bearcats, on finishing in 2nd place in Class 1A Girls Basketball for the 2022-23 season.

Congratulates Darrell Levell "Mr. Wimbo" Wimberly on 19 years of service to Marion High School. Recognizes him for his positive impact on the lives of thousands of Marion students, parents, residents, and community members.

Amends the State Property Control Act. Provides that the moneys in the State Police Vehicle Fund shall also be used by the Illinois State Police for the equipment of vehicles for the Illinois State Police. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Beginning with the 2024 registration year, changes the surcharge collected for deposit into the State Police Vehicle Fund from $1 to $2 for motor vehicles of the first division, autocycles, motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and pedalcycles and for vehicles of the second division registered in the 8,000 pounds and less flat weight plate category. Effective July 1, 2023.

Declares April of 2023 as "Prescribed Burning Awareness Month" in the State of Illinois.