Rescinds Illinois' 1863 ratification of the Corwin Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Sen. Mike Halpin
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Urges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for Lyme disease and declares May 2022 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.
Mourns the passing of Billy Phillips of Fulton.
Condemns Russia for its attack on the sovereign nation of Ukraine. Urges the review and divestment of all funds invested by any State or local unit of government, including but not limited to investments made by the State Board of Investments and any state or local retirement funds that are directly or indirectly related to Russia, to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Urges the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to develop plans for the new I-80 bridge structure that includes the incorporation of the Bison Bridge structure.
Recognizes the Illinois State Police on its 100th anniversary. Commends the Illinois State Police for the high standards it has always maintained through numerous administrations and departments and for ISP's preeminence in law enforcement in the nation and the forward-looking objectives it has for the future. Thanks the officers and staff of the Illinois State Police for their service. Further wishes the ISP continued success.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the State's response to the management of the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Removes one of the items that the performance audit was to investigate.
Urges the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to take all necessary measures to ensure the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II be offered a state funeral.
Urges the U.S. House of Representatives to approve legislation to make the Buddy Check program for veterans a federal program.
Mourns the death of Robert Ontiveros.