Sen. Darby Hills

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally acknowledges the passing of Christian James "CP" Pascente, a police officer from Wauconda who died on March 9, 2026. The bill extends condolences to his family and friends and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official memorial recognizing his service and contributions to the community.

Maddy summarySB 2926 would exempt Illinois from the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966, which requires states to observe daylight saving time by changing clocks twice yearly. This would keep Illinois on Central Standard Time year-round, eliminating the need to adjust clocks in March (spring forward) and November (fall back). The bill affects all state government operations, public schools, businesses, and contracts operating under Illinois time laws by removing the requirement for biannual clock changes. The exemption would take effect on January 1 of the first year following when Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin also opt out of daylight saving time.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer shall be allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to 1.3% of the qualified research expenses made by the taxpayer in Illinois. Provides that the taxpayer is not required to have obtained a research and development credit with respect to his or her federal income taxes to qualify for the Illinois research and development credit.

Amends the Recreational Trails of Illinois Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may expend funds for the maintenance and restoration of the existing part of the National Road located in southeastern Illinois. Provides that the Department may make grants to contractors for the maintenance and restoration of the existing part of the National Road located in southeastern Illinois. Provides that the grants shall be made from State appropriations and to the extent permitted by federal law from federal funds for this purpose. Provides that moneys for this purpose may be received from local units of government or appropriate and allowable not-for-profit or private organizations.

Maddy summarySB 3140 increases penalties for violating court-issued orders of protection by upgrading the offense to a Class 3 felony (from Class 4) for individuals with prior convictions for domestic battery, violation of protection orders, or related offenses like stalking or aggravated battery against family members. This change directly affects repeat offenders who disregard court orders designed to protect victims of domestic violence. The bill mandates a minimum 24-hour jail term for second or subsequent violations, in addition to potential fines or restitution. It applies to violations occurring after the offender was served notice of the order or gained actual knowledge of its terms.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding the pretrial release and denial of pretrial release provisions of the Code, if the defendant is charged with any of the following offenses, then the burden is on the defendant to show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's pretrial release does not pose a real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case: (1) a violation of an order of protection issued under the Code or the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, a stalking no contact order under the Stalking No Contact Order Act, or of a civil no contact order under the Civil No Contact Order Act; or (2) domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery under the Criminal Code of 2012.

Amends the Adoption Act. Requires the following information to be provided to adoptive parents if the child was placed in foster care before adoption: (1) whether the child was in the care of more than one foster home before adoption and the reason why the child was moved from one foster home to another foster home; (2) whether other children lived in the foster home during the time of the child's placement in the foster home; (3) basic information and details about each foster parent who cared for the child; and (4) any developmental milestones that occurred before adoption. Amends the foster Parent Law to delete the right of a foster parent to timely training necessary to meet the hair care needs of the children placed in foster care.

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that a taxing district shall reduce its aggregate extension base for the purpose of lowering its limiting rate for future years upon referendum approval initiated by the submission of a petition by the voters of the district. Provides that the extension limitation shall be: (a) the lesser of 5% or the average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the 10 years immediately preceding the levy year for which the extension limitation is being calculated; or (b) the rate of increase approved by the voters. Effective immediately.

Creates the Judicial Domestic Violence Training Act. Requires the Judicial Education Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to develop and implement a domestic violence continuing education program for judges and relevant court personnel. Provides that the continuing education program shall be required training for all judges every 2 years and shall be held at every biennial Education Conference and every new judge seminar.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 529) congratulating Citizens for Conservation (CFC), a volunteer-run Illinois nonprofit, on its 55th anniversary. It recognizes CFC's work protecting 732 acres of natural habitats, restoring ecosystems, and educating communities since 1971. The resolution does not create new laws, provide funding, or affect any policies - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. CFC directly benefits from the recognition, as the resolution formally acknowledges its decades of conservation efforts.