Creates the Illiana Task Force Act. Creates the Illiana Task Force, consisting of 24 police officers, appointed by the Director of the Illinois State Police. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall select a chairperson. Provides that members of the Task Force shall receive no compensation for their service on the Task Force but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from appropriations made by the General Assembly for that purpose. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least once monthly to study ways to reduce violence in local communities caused by the illegal use of firearms and to make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on suggested legislative solutions to this problem. Provides that the Task Force shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31 of each year and a final report 5 years after the creation of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be dissolved 6 years after its creation. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2032. Effective immediately.
Rep. Thaddeus Jones
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Amends the Municipal Code. Provides that, if a municipality employs a municipal officer with the purpose of providing legal counsel to the corporate authorities of the municipality or to represent the municipality in legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, a city attorney, then the corporate authorities of the municipality shall not employ or seek outside counsel to represent the municipality. Provides that, the corporate authorities of a municipality may seek outside counsel if the corporate authorities believe in good faith that there is a conflict of interest with regard to the municipal officer with the purpose of providing legal counsel to the corporate authorities of the municipality or to represent the municipality in legal proceedings.
Maddy summaryHR 58 is a memorial resolution honoring Aaron Lashawn Pittman-Teague, a resident of Kankakee, Illinois, who died on January 6, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his family and community following his passing. It details his life, including his career with DHL and state agencies, community involvement, and creative work in music, but contains no policy changes or obligations. As a purely commemorative measure, it does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond extending sympathy.
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.
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that a licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment that is located within the designated amount of feet, as designated by the municipality in which the establishment is located, from a school or a place of worship (rather than 100 feet of a school or a place of worship) is ineligible to operate a video gaming terminal.
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.
Mourns the death of the 39th President of the United States, James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr. Honors the life and legacy of President Carter and expresses profound gratitude for his lifelong service to humanity.
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.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that every company authorized to do business in the State or accredited by the State with assets of at least $50,000,000 shall submit a report on its voluntary supplier diversity program, or the company's procurement program if there is no supplier diversity program, to the Department of Insurance. Provides that the voluntary supplier diversity report shall set forth specified information. Provides that each company is required to submit a report to the Department on or before April 1, 2024, and on or before April 1 every year thereafter. Provides that the Department shall publish the results of supplier diversity reports on its Internet website for 5 years after submission. Provides that the Department shall hold an annual insurance company supplier diversity workshop in July of 2024 and every July thereafter to discuss the reports with representatives of the companies and vendors. Provides that the Department shall prepare a one-page template for the voluntary supplier diversity reports. Provides that the Department may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions. Makes conforming changes in the Dental Service Plan Act, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Limited Health Service Organization Act.
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the twenty-first day of February of each year as John Lewis Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to remember the accomplishments of the civil rights icon and to honor his legacy and dedication to public service.