Opposes Illinois Senate Bill 3572 (SB3572). Opposes any effort to punish women for accessing reproductive healthcare, efforts to subject survivors of rape and incest to more severe punishments than a rapist, and efforts to restrict access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other forms of assisted reproductive technology.
Condemns President Donald J. Trump's racist social media post and his attempts to erase history. Expresses that members will continue to honor the 100th recognition of Black History Month in the State of Illinois by committing to learn from history rather than hiding from it.
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon for the purpose of hearing his Excellency Governor JB Pritzker present to the General Assembly his Budget Message for the Fiscal Year 2027, as required by Chapter 15, Section 20/50-5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Kathryn A. Clay, a Waukegan resident and retired educator who passed away on January 10, 2026. It commemorates her life, including her 60+ years of community service as a teacher, union representative, and advocate for the Waukegan Public Library and the League of Women Voters. The resolution extends condolences to her surviving family members, including her daughter, granddaughters, and brothers. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 627) is a memorial resolution honoring LaQuinda Rhodesia Carr, a registered nurse and community member from Waukegan, Illinois, who passed away on January 7, 2026. It formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to her family, friends, and community following her death. The resolution details her life, career, family, and contributions but does not create any new laws or policies. Filed by Rep. Joyce Mason on January 22, 2026, it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.
Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law. In provisions concerning plumbing contractors, provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide notices to each licensee regarding application for registration on or before July 1 of each year. Requires the Department to accept application materials on and after July 1 of each year.
Amends the Charter Schools Law of the School Code. Provides that a charter school's failure to adequately address racial, socioeconomic, or educational disparities between a school district and the charter school or failure to align the charter mission and vision to a school board's mission and vision are both reasons for the school board or State Board of Education, as the chartering entity, to revoke or not renew a charter. Effective immediately.
Amends the evidence-based funding provisions of the School Code. Includes in the definition of "Organizational Unit" a State-approved charter school that has greater than or equal to 15% fewer low-income students than the school district in which the charter school is located. Requires the State Board of Education to determine how each funding variable within the evidence-based funding formula needs to be adjusted to accommodate the changes made by the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Charter Schools Law of the School Code. Creates the State-Authorized Charter School Fund. Provides that funds appropriated from the General Revenue Fund, the Education Assistance Fund, or the Common School Fund and all moneys received by the State Board of Education from a private source for the purposes of the State-Authorized Charter School Fund shall be deposited into the State-Authorized Charter School Fund and the moneys in the State-Authorized Charter School Fund shall be used, subject to appropriation, by the State Board for equal distribution among State Board-authorized charter schools for school expenses. Provides that a school district with a State-authorized charter school may not use any funds from its evidence-based funding for that charter school's expenses and a school district with a State Board-authorized charter school must use funds from the State-Authorized Charter School Fund for that charter school's expenses instead. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that revenue from the North Point Marina State Recreation Area shall be deposited into the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund. Provides that the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund may receive moneys from the General Revenue Fund and from any other lawful source. Provides that moneys in the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund may be used only for purposes related to the North Point Marina State Recreation Area in Lake County.
