Rep. Kam Buckner

Maddy summaryHB 4822 is a procedural bill that corrects a technical error in the short title citation of the Jury Commission Act. It fixes a duplicate "the" in the official citation ("the Jury Commission Act" instead of "the the Jury Commission Act") without changing any substantive laws or affecting voters, jurors, or court procedures. This is purely an administrative correction to the bill's reference language. The bill has no policy impact and does not alter any existing requirements for jury service or court operations.

Maddy summaryHB 4821 is a technical amendment to the Jury Act's short title section (705 ILCS 305/0.01), correcting a duplicated reference in the citation format. It does not change any substantive court procedures, policies, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill solely updates the legal citation to match the correct short title ("Jury Act") without altering the law's content. This is a procedural correction, not a policy change, and the "TECH" in the bill title is misleading as it relates to no technology provisions. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial filing.

Recognizes Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and congratulates him on the fifth anniversary of his historic speakership. Looks forward to his continued leadership on behalf of the people of our State.

Maddy summaryThis Illinois House Resolution (HR 620) calls on Congress to reinstate healthcare subsidies that were part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which expired on January 1, 2026. It directly addresses Illinois residents, small businesses, and self-employed individuals who rely on the Get Covered Illinois marketplace, as they face significantly higher premiums and deductibles without these subsidies. The resolution requests immediate action to reverse the expiration of these cost-saving subsidies, which the bill claims would prevent up to 140,000 Illinoisans from affording coverage. Note: The resolution inaccurately attributes the subsidy expiration to former President Trump; the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted under President Biden, and subsidies expired due to legislative inaction, not Trump's policies. This is a symbolic resolution, not a binding law.

Mourns the passing of Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, chief executive officer (CEO) of Harold's Chicken and co-founder of the Chicago Children Equestrian Center.

Condemns the acts of excessive and deadly force deployed by federal agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and others operating under the direction of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Calls for a fully independent investigation into all Department of Homeland Security-involved shootings, killings, and deaths in custody. Calls for the appointment of an independent counsel to prosecute agents, administrators, and political appointees found to have committed, directed, or covered up these acts of violence. Calls for the immediate resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem and calls for her immediate impeachment if she refuses to resign.

Condemns President Donald Trump's effort to freeze funds for affordable childcare. Calls for the immediate release of all congressionally appropriated childcare funds.

Expresses rejection of President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to acquire territories and titles overseas, while leaving working families at home to pay the bill. Calls upon the United States Congress to intervene and provide the constitutional oversight necessary to hold President Trump accountable to the American people.

Calls upon President Donald J. Trump to immediately suspend his tariff scheme and halt all efforts to defend his unilateral tax increases in court. Calls upon the United States Department of the Treasury to immediately issue $2,000 payments to every American household with an annual income below $250,000 as a refund of families' lost wages and savings, and as an apology for President Trump's illegal tax increases.

Congratulates Derrick Martell Rose on the retirement of his jersey by the Chicago Bulls in recognition of his remarkable life and career. Thanks him for his lasting contributions to the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the game of basketball.