Rep. Marcus Evans

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 671) is a ceremonial tribute passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Reverend Jesse Jackson following his death on February 17, 2026. It recognizes his lifelong civil rights advocacy, leadership in founding Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, and contributions to Black economic empowerment and social justice. The resolution has no binding policy effect - it solely expresses the General Assembly's commemoration of his legacy through formal recognition. It was co-sponsored by all House members shortly after his passing.

Maddy summaryHB 5431 is a procedural bill that makes a technical correction to the citation format of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. It changes Section 1 of the Act to properly state the short title as "Illinois Public Labor Relations Act" (fixing a formatting error in the current text). This bill does not create new policies, change labor rights, or affect any stakeholders - it solely corrects how the law is officially referenced. The bill has been filed and referred to committee but has no substantive impact on labor relations or government operations.

Commends Carmen K. Triche-Colvin for her extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication to public administration, procurement reform, community development, and government excellence. Thanks Carmen Triche-Colvin for her more than three decades of transformative impact on government operations and the communities served.

Maddy summaryThis Illinois House resolution (HR 581) commemorates the death of Connecticut State Representative Kevin Ryan, who served 32 years in the Connecticut House of Representatives (1992-2024). It honors his legislative career, including roles as co-chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee and assistant deputy speaker, as well as his community service and national leadership roles. The resolution extends condolences to his family and colleagues but contains no policy provisions or legislative changes. As a memorial resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryHR 554 is a memorial resolution. It formally expresses sorrow and mourns the death of Graham Waller Jr.

Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, for all new development after January 1, 2026, each city with a population of 25,000 or more shall allow the development of all middle housing types on lots or parcels with a total area greater than 5,000 square feet and that are zoned for any type of residential use. Provides that each city with a population of more than 10,000 and less than 25,000 shall allow the development of a duplex on each lot or parcel zoned for residential use that allows for the development of detached single-family dwellings. Provides that municipalities may regulate siting and design of middle housing provided that the regulations do not, individually or cumulatively, discourage the development of all middle housing types permitted in the area through unreasonable costs or delay. Provides that municipalities may regulate middle housing to comply with protective measures adopted under statewide land use planning goals. Limits home rule powers.

Maddy summaryHB 762 makes a technical amendment to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. Specifically, it modifies a section related to the short title of the Act, which is a minor, non-substantive change.

Amends the Illinois Trust Code. Requires a trustee to maintain, for a minimum of 7 years after the termination of the trust, a copy of the governing trust instrument under which the trustee was authorized to act at the time the trust terminated. Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Provides that property held in an account or plan, including a health savings account, that qualifies for tax deferral under the United States income tax law, is presumed abandoned 20 years after the account was opened. Requires State agencies to report final compensation due a State employee to the Treasurer's Office as unclaimed property if the employee dies while employed. Requires a holder who holds property presumed abandoned to hold the property in trust for the benefit of the State Treasurer on behalf of the owner from and after the date the property is presumed abandoned. Requires that the State Treasurer provide written notice to a State agency and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget of property presumed to be abandoned and allegedly owned by the State agency before it can be escheated to the State's General Revenue Fund if the property remains unclaimed after one year. Creates authority for the Secretary of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to order a regulated person under the Act to immediately report and remit property subject to the Act if the Secretary determines that the action is necessary to protect the interest of an owner. Establishes a procedure regulating agreements between an owner or apparent owner and a finder to locate or recover property held by the State Treasurer. Requires a finder to be licensed by the State Treasurer and creates qualifications to be so licensed. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. The Treasurer is authorized to adopt rules as necessary to implement the Act. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 220 amends the Limited Worker Cooperative Association Act. It makes a technical change to a section within the Act that concerns its short title.

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that the State Treasurer may establish and administer a non-profit investment pool and an electronic payment processing program to supplement and enhance investment opportunities and secure electronic payment options otherwise available to not-for-profit corporations in the State. Provides that the Treasurer may receive funds paid into the pool for the purpose of holding and investing those funds. Provides for surety bonds payable to not-for-profit corporations who participate in the pool. Provides that the Treasurer shall adopt rules for the efficient administration of the pool.