Recognizes and applauds the historic significance of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the sovereign and independent State of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people. Reaffirms bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States, Illinois, and Israel and commits to strengthening these bonds. Commends the people of Israel for their remarkable achievements. Reaffirms support for Israel's right to defend itself against threats to its security and existence. Reaffirms enduring support for Israel as the country pursues peace. Extends best wishes to the State of Israel and its people for a peaceful and prosperous future.
Sen. Seth Lewis
Sponsored bills
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the Governor shall annually designate, by official proclamation, the third Friday in March as Robotics Day to encourage students and school districts to engage in robotics-based activities and to engage students with the study of mathematics and science.
Declares April of 2023 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a school district, a unit of local government, a municipality, county, township, fire protection district, or any special district within the county of DuPage may perform special assessments upon any other taxing district for services provided to certain residents of a residential substance abuse treatment facility located within DuPage County under specified conditions.
Congratulates the School District 108 Lake Park High School Competitive Dance Team, the Lancettes, for winning the 2023 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State Championships and applauds their dedication to their sport.
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Reduces the minimum population for a home rule unit to 7,500 from 25,000. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Mourns the death of Frank Nunez of Crystal Lake.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the requirements for a license.
Amends the Department of Labor Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Labor shall adopt rules to ensure that professional musicians are guaranteed workplace protections consistent with protections guaranteed to other occupations. Defines "professional musician" as an individual musician or member of a band that earns $7,500 of income in a calendar year from sources related to his or her performance of music.