Recognizes the impact of Title IX and recommits the State of Illinois to the ideals of the original legislation and commits to building upon its foundation to continue and expand the protection of equal rights.
Mourns the passing of Esther Isabelle Brazier.
Supports the funding of Planned Parenthood.
Declares a commitment to ensuring access to quality health care, including reproductive health care, for women in Illinois. Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to support federal legislation and other efforts to ensure women's health and reproductive rights continue to be protected and upheld to the fullest extent. Opposes any effort to punish those who seek a constitutionally protected abortion. Condemns the efforts of those in Illinois and in other states, including Missouri, Texas, and Florida, to undermine women and their reproductive health. Calls on states across the nation to join Illinois in its commitment to women's health.
Declares the belief that the Supreme Court's decisions in Roe v. Wade and Griswold v. Connecticut were properly decided. Declares opposition to any effort to overturn, undermine, or weaken the precedents.
Recognizes the Illinois State Police on its 100th anniversary. Commends the Illinois State Police for the high standards it has always maintained through numerous administrations and departments and for ISP's preeminence in law enforcement in the nation and the forward-looking objectives it has for the future. Thanks the officers and staff of the Illinois State Police for their service. Further wishes the ISP continued success.
Urges the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to take all necessary measures to ensure the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II be offered a state funeral.
Expresses support for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's efforts to regain possession of the Shab-eh-nay Reservation that was illegally sold by the federal government in 1849.
Declares June 3, 2022 Gun Violence Awareness Day in the State of Illinois.
Urges the U.S. House of Representatives to approve legislation to make the Buddy Check program for veterans a federal program.
