Opposes a progressive income tax in Illinois. Opposes the reconsideration by the Illinois General Assembly of any constitutional amendment intended to change the flat-rate income tax language of subsection (a) of Section 3 of Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois.
Maddy summarySB 1121 makes a technical amendment to the New Harmony Bridge Authority Act. This change specifically updates a section concerning the short title of the act.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that in addition to any other penalties provided by law, a person unlawfully selling or dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl is guilty of a Class X felony and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years or fined not more than $250,000, or both. Provides that it shall be a Class 1 felony for which a fine not to exceed $100,000 may be imposed for any person to knowingly use an electronic communication device in the furtherance of controlled substance trafficking involving a substance containing any amount of fentanyl. Provides that this penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by law. Defines "electronic communication device".
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it shall be grounds for dismissal of a standing, parking, compliance, automated speed enforcement system, or automated traffic law violation if the state registration number or vehicle make specified is incorrect. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 209), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates Rebecca L. Hooks on becoming the first woman to achieve the rank of first deputy director within the Illinois State Police. The resolution recognizes her historic appointment as a milestone for women in law enforcement leadership within the state. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved; it serves solely as an official acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 206) is a memorial resolution honoring Adela (Salas) Korecki of Algonquin following her passing. It formally expresses the legislature's condolences and commemorates her life. The resolution directly affects the memory of Adela Korecki and her community in Algonquin, serving as a ceremonial tribute without creating new laws or policies.
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning a school board's suspension or expulsion of pupils, provides that a student who is determined to have committed sexual violence, sexual assault, or sexual activity with an individual without the individual's consent at a school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year. Effective immediately.
Maddy summarySB 290 increases penalties for violating court-issued protection orders by elevating the offense from a Class 4 felony to a Class 3 felony. This applies specifically to individuals with prior convictions for domestic battery, violation of protection orders, or similar offenses against family members. Repeat violations now require a minimum 24-hour jail sentence, though courts may waive this if they deem it unjust. The bill does not change how protection orders are issued but makes legal consequences more severe for repeat offenders.
Creates the Noncitizen Population Spending Transparency Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with relevant State agencies, shall prepare an annual report identifying all State spending on services and resources for noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. Sets forth reporting requirements. Provides that, on or before November 15, 2025, and each year thereafter, the Department of Human Services shall submit the report to the General Assembly. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall post and maintain the report on its publicly available website. Provides that the Department of Human Services is authorized to coordinate efforts with other State agencies to prepare and submit a cohesive report for the General Assembly. Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, beginning with budgets prepared for fiscal year 2027, the budgets submitted by the Governor and appropriations made by the General Assembly for all executive branch State agencies must include a detailed accounting of all proposed spending on noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois TRUST Act. Provides that certain limitations under the Act regarding actions that may be taken by law enforcement agencies and officials do not apply with respect to an individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who has been charged or convicted of a criminal offense under Illinois law. Directs a law enforcement agency or official to immediately notify an immigration agent whenever it has in its custody such an individual. Effective immediately.
