Supports National Passenger Safety Week, January 23-29, 2022 and encourages passengers in motor vehicles to educate themselves and advocate for their own safety and the safety of others during this week and throughout the year.
Reaffirms Illinois' commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Illinois and Taiwan, R.O.C. Reaffirms Illinois' support for the Taiwan Relations Act and supports Illinois businesses referring to Taiwan, R.O.C. as Taiwan. Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States and reiterates support for a closer economic and trade partnership between the State of Illinois and Taiwan. Expresses continued support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and supports Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies.
Congratulate the 2021 University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars men's soccer team on its most successful season since it moved to NCAA Division II.
Congratulates the Lincoln Community High School dance team, the Railettes, on winning the 2022 Illinois Drill Team Association Class AA Pom Dance State Championship. Commends their hard work, dedication, and team spirit.
Mourns the passing of former Illinois State Senator and United States Congressman Harris W. Fawell of Naperville.
Congratulates Chief Kenny Winslow on his retirement from the Springfield Police Department. Further wishes him the best in his future endeavors.
Amends the Flag Display Act. Provides for the procedure and the occasions in which the United States national flag shall be flown at half-staff. Defines "half-staff".
Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 17/10-1 Adds reference to: 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3 from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Includes in the definition of "redevelopment project costs" costs of real or personal property and improvements to accommodate public health and safety concerns resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency, including, but not limited to, equipment purchases and construction costs. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3 from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-3 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 17/10-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 17/10-1 Adds reference to: 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Extends the estimated date of completion of redevelopment projects and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs for various ordinances adopted by the Village of Homer, City of Greenville, and City of Chicago. Creates a tax increment allocation financing extension to the 47th year (currently, the 35th year) after adoption of various ordinances by the City of Pekin and City of Belleville if those municipalities adopt a specified ordinance and provide notice to the taxing bodies that would otherwise constitute the joint review board of each redevelopment project area. Makes an organizational change. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Creates a tax increment allocation financing extension for an ordinance adopted on December 16, 1997 by the City of Springfield to create the Enos Park Neighborhood TIF District.
Declares the month of October 2021 as Menopause Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Supports raising awareness of menopause is critical to dispelling the myths and ensuring that the symptoms of menopause are recognized and that treatment is identified and secured where needed. Further supports raising awareness of all aspects of a woman's reproductive cycle as it is critical to ensuring understanding, compassion, and support for those experiencing menopause while dispelling the myths and shattering the stigma associated with menopause.
Mourns the death of Bonnie (West) Noble of Peoria.
