Congratulates Matt Tumbleson on his outstanding professional accomplishments, commends his leadership in the National Basketball Association, and thanks him for his continued service and contributions to his hometown, his alma mater, and the State of Illinois.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the amount transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act. Changes references from "electronic credential" to "mobile identification card". Provides that no relying party, including law enforcement, may take physical possession of a mobile identification card holder's mobile device for purposes of verifying the mobile identification card holder's identity. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Inserts conforming provisions concerning requirements for mobile driver's licenses. Makes other changes.
Maddy summaryHR 650 is a resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Leo Geerts on his retirement as chief of the Albany Fire Protection District. It recognizes his 45-year career with the department, including his service as a firefighter since 1979, leadership roles, and contributions to modernizing fire protection services. The resolution expresses the House's respect for his dedication and impact on the community. As a symbolic tribute, it does not create new laws or policies.
Congratulates Bob Sehring on his retirement as chief executive officer of OSF HealthCare. Thanks him for his years of service and dedication to the organization.
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a person may not be elected to the office of Governor for terms totalling more than 8 years. Provides that service prior to the date of the adoption of the amendment shall be considered in the calculation of a person's service. Provides that any person holding the office of Governor at the time of the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution who meets the specified term limitation shall be allowed to complete his or her term of office. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Provides that the Illinois Finance Authority shall have power to issue revenue bonds for energy storage projects that seek State-level energy storage credits or utility cost recovery. Provides that the Authority shall coordinate with the Illinois Power Agency to ensure that the financing terms of the revenue bonds are structured to minimize costs to State ratepayers. In provisions concerning Clean Coal, Coal, Energy Efficiency, PACE, and Renewable Energy Project financing, provides that bonds issued by the Authority shall be limited obligations of the Authority and payable solely from the revenues and receipts derived from the energy storage projects for which the bonds are issued. Requires the bonds to contain on their face a certain statement. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning the Planning and Procurement Bureau, provides that an energy storage project shall not be eligible for the procurement of energy storage credits under provisions concerning the equity accountability system unless the owner or developer of the energy storage project demonstrates, as a condition of bid eligibility, that the energy storage project's long-term debt financing is secured through bonds issued by the Authority. Provides that the Agency shall not execute any procurement plan or enter into contracts for energy storage or renewable energy credits that would result in the average retail customer's bill exceeding cost-control caps set forth in certain provisions of the Public Utilities Act, unless the excess amount is approved by the General Assembly. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to conduct an annual Energy Affordability and Rate Impact Study. Sets forth requirements for the content of the Study. In provisions concerning distributed generation rebates, provides that, if a Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plan or any subsequent integrated resource plan submitted by a utility or the Commission includes a proposal to increase, suspend, or otherwise exceed any existing statutory rate caps or cost-control benchmarks in certain provisions of the Act, such adjustment shall not take effect unless specifically approved by a joint resolution of the General Assembly. Amends the Environmental Protection Act by repealing provisions concerning greenhouse gases. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. Changes the number of recipients from 8 or fewer to 12 or fewer in the definition of community-integrated living arrangement.
Amends the Use of Credit Information in Personal Insurance Act. Changes the short title to the Use of Credit and Claims Information in Personal Insurance Act. Defines "claims information" as any written, oral, or other form of communication that enables an insurance company to access information associated with claims made by a consumer. Provides that an insurer authorized to conduct business in the State that uses claims information to underwrite or rate risks shall not consider claims by a consumer resulting from negligent or intentional action by a third party or claims made by a consumer that were determined not to be covered by the consumer's policy when underwriting or rating personal insurance. Specifies that provisions concerning claims information do not prohibit consideration by the insurer, when underwriting or rating personal insurance, of claims information concerning any claim made by a consumer that resulted in a nonpayment of the claim due to the consumer's fraudulent activity.
Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring George Francis Jacob, a Peoria community leader who died on January 11, 2026. The Illinois House of Representatives formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, recognizing his roles as a Brewers Distributing Company president, Peoria City Council member, and community volunteer. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution was adopted on January 20, 2026, as a symbolic gesture of respect.
