Declares October 14, 2025 as Jack and Jill on Springfield's Hill Day in the State of Illinois. Supports and promotes the development of the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. teen legislative day of advocacy.
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires, by August 1 of each calendar year, the Department of Transportation to make a report in writing to the Governor and the General Assembly, stating in detail the Department's efforts in the prior fiscal year to fill open mechanics positions. Requires the Department to establish and maintain a goal of filling at least 85% of all authorized and budgeted mechanic positions within the Department in each fiscal year. Requires the General Assembly to review the report and may request additional information or hold hearings regarding the Department's staffing levels, recruitment strategies, and efforts to meet the 85% workforce goal.
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the date corresponding with the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the third new moon following the winter solstice should an intercalary month intervene, is a holiday to be observed throughout the State and to be known as the Lunar New Year. Provides that, when the Lunar New Year falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include the Lunar New Year as a holiday.
Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Removes a provision that exempts from the Act any employee working in the construction industry who is covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement. Deletes the definition of "construction industry".
Maddy summaryHR 419 is a commemorative resolution that mourns the death of Cleveland Thomas Jr. of Peoria. Its purpose is to officially recognize and express sorrow for his passing.
Maddy summaryHR 435 is a memorial resolution. It expresses sorrow and commemorates the life of Helen Margaret (Norwood) Jackson.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the Juvenile Detention Center Strategic Utilization Task Force to review and study the necessity of juvenile detention centers, complaints that arise out of the county juvenile detention centers in the State, and community-based alternatives to juvenile detention. Includes provisions about Task Force membership and duties. Provides that on or before January 1, 2026, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryHR 472 is a commemorative resolution that congratulates Methodist College on reaching its 125th anniversary. It also extends wishes for the institution's continued success in the future.
Maddy summaryHR 449 is a memorial resolution that officially mourns the death of Mother Mary Ann Robinson of Peoria. This bill serves to commemorate her life and acknowledge her passing.
Congratulates Charles Earley, better known by his professional name "Chuck Collins", on his retirement from WEEK-TV. Thanks him for his years of distinguished service. Wishes him a joyful, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.
