Sen. Laura Murphy

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates William Kent to serve as a member of the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority. The appointment directly affects the authority's membership composition by adding Kent to its governing body. The bill follows a standard appointment process where the Senate receives the nomination and assigns it to the Executive Appointments committee for review. Once approved, Kent would join the authority to help oversee its operations and decision-making.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Michelle Gibson to serve as a member of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, a state agency responsible for regulating environmental standards and pollution control. The appointment process requires Senate confirmation, with the nomination having been received by Senator Laura M. Murphy and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee on March 5, 2026. If confirmed, Gibson would join other board members in overseeing environmental policies and enforcement actions within Illinois. The legislation is a standard appointment measure that does not alter existing laws or regulations but changes the composition of the regulatory board.

Amends the School Code. Provides that, at least 5 days prior to a career-related event being held, a school district, other than the Chicago school district, must notify the nearest military recruiter about the career-related event. Provides that the notification requirement is satisfied if, at the beginning of the school year, the school district sends a calendar of career-related events being held during the school year to the military recruiter. Provides that if a military recruiter provides at least 2 days' notice to a school district that the military recruiter intends to attend a career-related event, the school district or a school shall provide accommodations to the military recruiter that include a prominent location at the career-related event either in the facility or on the grounds where the career-related event is being held. Provides that if a military recruiter sends an advertisement for military careers and opportunities to a school district for display, the school district shall require each school to display the advertisement in the school counselor's office or in the main office of the school. Provides that if a school or school district does not comply with the requirements, a military recruiter may send notice of noncompliance to the regional office of education with jurisdiction over the school or school district. Effective July 1, 2026.

Amends the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Law. In a provision concerning members serving on the Breakthrough Therapies for Veteran Suicide Prevention Program Advisory Council, provides that such members may be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses and in compliance with the Secretary of State's travel rules for attendance at meetings.

Creates the Equitable Access to Education, Employment, and Training for Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities Act. Provides that reasonable accommodations for incarcerated individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability shall include a waiver of any requirement that the individual take the Test of Adult Basic Education and receive a passing score, or take and receive a passing score on any other examination or test that the Department may require to determine academic achievement or access to educational programs, work assignments, and vocational programs. Provides that participation in these programs through the Test of Adult Basic Education waiver and other reasonable accommodations shall qualify individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability to earn earned sentence credit, consistent with opportunities provided to other incarcerated individuals. Provides that Department of Corrections staff, including educational personnel, shall receive annual training on: (1) identifying individuals who have an intellectual disability or a developmental disability; (2) providing accommodations and supports to an individual with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability in educational, employment. and vocational settings; and (3) administering appropriate alternative assessments. Provides that staff training programs shall be developed in collaboration with disability advocacy organizations and educational institutions. Provides that the Department shall ensure compliance with federal disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act of 1973, through the implementation of the Act. Provides that individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability who are denied access to programs or accommodations under the Act may file a grievance through the Department's established grievance procedures. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes appointing Tameka Walton as a member of the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. The legislation would formally nominate her for this position, which is responsible for investigating claims of torture and evaluating relief options for affected individuals. Once approved, Walton would serve on the commission alongside other appointed members to review cases and make recommendations. The bill follows a standard appointment process and requires Senate confirmation before the appointment becomes official.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Gina Sheurman to serve as a member of the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the state's economic development board by adding a new member to its roster. Once approved, Sheurman would join the authority to help guide economic development initiatives in Western Illinois. The bill follows standard appointment procedures and requires formal confirmation by the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Jonah Lee Rice as a member of the Illinois State Museum Board. The legislation directly affects the museum's governing board by adding a new member to oversee its operations and strategic direction. Once approved, Rice would serve on the board alongside existing members to help guide the museum's activities and policies. The bill follows standard appointment procedures for filling a position on the state museum's advisory board.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Destini Lednicky to serve as a member of the Illinois Affordable Housing Advisory Commission. The appointment directly affects the commission's composition by adding a new representative to its membership. Once confirmed, Lednicky will participate in the commission's advisory role on affordable housing matters within the state. The bill follows standard appointment procedures by being received by the Senate and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee for processing.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Daniel A. Aguilar to serve as a member of the Illinois State Museum Board. As a procedural appointment measure, it directly affects the museum's governing board by adding a new member to its roster. The bill follows standard appointment procedures by being received by the Senate and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee for review. If approved, Aguilar would join the board to help oversee the museum's operations and strategic direction.