Sen. Laura Murphy

Maddy summarySR 195 is a memorial resolution honoring Chief Robert McKay of Tinley Park following his death. It formally expresses the legislature's mourning for his passing and recognizes his service. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond this expression of respect. The bill serves solely to memorialize Chief McKay's contributions.

Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a person may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in this State the following products if the product contains intentionally added PFAS: (1) cookware, (2) cosmetics, (3) dental floss, (4) juvenile products, (5) menstrual products, (6) intimate apparel, or (7) food packaging or food contact products. Defines terms.

Amends the Illinois Municipal Auditing Law of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that certain provisions concerning audit requirements shall become inoperable in fiscal year 2026. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, if a municipality has a population of 1,000 or more, then the municipality shall file annually with the Comptroller an audit report and annual financial report. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, a municipality with a population of less than 1,000 shall file annually with the Comptroller an annual financial report. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, a municipality with a population of less than 1,000 that owns or operates public utilities or has bonded debt shall file an audit report once every 4 years unless the latest audit report filed with the Comptroller contains an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion. Provides that, if the audit report contains an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, then the municipality shall file an audit report annually until the audit report shows no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, municipalities shall submit completed audit reports and annual financial reports within 180 days after the close of such fiscal year, unless an extension is granted by the Comptroller in writing.

Maddy summaryBill AM 1040148 nominates Mayra L. Khan to serve as a member of the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board. This board advises state officials on medical fee schedules for workers' compensation claims, which directly affect injured workers, healthcare providers, and employers. The nomination, if approved, would fill a vacancy on the board and add Ms. Khan to a group that reviews and recommends fee rates for medical services related to workplace injuries. This is a routine appointment to maintain the board's composition and advisory function.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Joseph L. Luechtefeld for appointment to the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. It directly affects the Port District Board by proposing a specific individual for a board position, with no additional policy provisions or mechanisms beyond the nomination. The bill is procedural and does not alter existing laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Donna Marie Richter to serve as a Member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. It directly affects the Port District by adding Richter to its governing board. The bill is procedural, solely proposing her appointment without altering policies or creating new obligations. No additional mechanisms or provisions are involved.

Declares March 25, 2025 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominated Michelle Hoy-Watkins for a position on the State Police Merit Board. It was withdrawn on April 1, 2025, and did not become law. The bill involved a routine appointment to a state board, with no substantive policy changes.

Amends the School Code. Creates the Waiver Process Task Force. Sets forth provisions concerning membership, meetings, and support services. Provides that the purposes of the Task Force are to examine the current waiver response process and make recommendations on a more equitable and fair waiver response at the elementary and secondary school levels in this State; develop and use metrics to access the viability of waiver requests and the impact of such requests on students in kindergarten through grade 12; promote training and professional development on creating waiver requests that include accountability measures for teachers and other community stakeholders across this State; identify and seek local, State, and national resources to support an equitable and fair waiver process; and complete such other strategies as may be identified by the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on how waivers should be requested, how waivers should be reviewed for approval, and how to demonstrate the ability to fulfill accountability measures proposed in requested waivers. Requires the Task Force to file a report with the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2025. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill (AM 1040062) nominated Naomi Andrea Johnson for appointment to the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. It was tabled on March 21, 2025, as it was superseded by another bill (AM 104-147) introduced in the same legislative session. The bill did not advance to become law.