Rep. Robyn Gabel

Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that congratulates Leona Walker Davis on her 100th birthday. It recognizes her lifelong community service, including her 21-year nursing career and various volunteer roles in Skokie and Evanston. The resolution formally commends her contributions and directs that a copy be presented to her as a gesture of respect.

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Friday, March 20, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 24, 2026 or to the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 03, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 04, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 05, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 12, 2026,and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 13, 2026, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until March 24, 2026, or to the call of the President.

Amends the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Act. Provides that on July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as may be practical, the State Treasurer shall transfer the amount of $900,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund. Effective July 1, 2026.

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Court of Claims for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026.

Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Attorney General for its ordinary and contingent expenses and for other specified purposes in State fiscal year 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.

Appropriates $8,620,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Auditor General for its Fiscal Year 2027 ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $37,401,560 from the Audit Expense Fund to the Office of the Auditor General for administrative and operations expenses and for audits, studies, investigations, and expenses related to actuarial services. Effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $847,900 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judicial Inquiry Board for its regular and unexpected operational costs. It directly affects the Judicial Inquiry Board, an existing state agency responsible for handling complaints against judges. The funding is effective July 1, 2026, covering the board's ongoing expenses like staff salaries and administrative needs. This is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes or direct impact on the public.

Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Comptroller for its ordinary and contingent expenses in State fiscal year 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5721 allocates specific funding from the General Revenue Fund to multiple legislative support agencies for fiscal year 2027 (starting July 1, 2026). It provides $4.79 million for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability’s operations, $1.5 million for pension contributions to the State Employees' Retirement System for legislative staff, and $3.5 million for equipment purchases at the Architect of the Capitol, among other allocations. The bill directly affects internal legislative agencies, including the Legislative Audit Commission, Legislative Ethics Commission, and Legislative Information System, covering their operational and contingent expenses. This is a routine funding measure with no new policy changes, solely ensuring these agencies have budgeted resources for the upcoming fiscal year.