Sen. Sue Rezin

Maddy summarySB 2236 is a technical correction to the Illinois Banking Act's short title section. It fixes a typographical error in the law's formal citation, changing "the the Illinois Banking Act" to "the Illinois Banking Act" in Section 1. This procedural bill does not change any banking regulations or affect how the law is implemented. It only updates the official reference language used in legal documents and the statute itself. No substantive policy changes or new requirements are introduced.

Creates the Sale of Pharmaceuticals on Social Media Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no individual shall sell or advertise the sale of a pharmaceutical on social media unless the individual has completed a verification process with specified requirements. Defines terms.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that cryptocurrency mining facilities shall apply noise-reduction techniques, including certain specified techniques. Provides that the Pollution Control Board shall adopt rules implementing these provisions. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency, as the noise control agency for the State, shall enforce these provisions, as well as the rules adopted under these provisions. Provides that the Agency may adopt rules to administer and implement these provisions, as applicable. Defines terms.

Supports the name Starved Rock State Park and recognizes its importance to the local community and its brand identity. Acknowledges the concerns raised by residents and local businesses regarding the potential renaming of Starved Rock State Park, and pledges to advocate for the preservation of the park's historic name. Encourages open dialogue and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, to address concerns and explore ways to honor the park's heritage while respecting diverse perspectives.

Designates the West Baltimore Street Bridge over the Kankakee River just west of North Water Street in Wilmington as the "Cpl. Lester H. Leopold Memorial Bridge".

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 47 over Interstate 80 from Romines Drive to Illinois Route 6 East as the "Marshal Enoch T. Hopkins Memorial Road".

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJR 7) is a commemorative resolution designating Illinois' Utica River Bridge as the "Ralph E. Snell Memorial Bridge" to honor PFC Ralph E. Snell, a WWII veteran who received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in the Pacific campaign. It directs the Illinois Department of Transportation to install plaques or signs identifying the bridge with this name. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a symbolic tribute to recognize Snell's military service and sacrifice.

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Prohibits the State from applying for any federal waiver that would reduce or eliminate any protection or coverage required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) that was in effect on January 1, 2017, including, but not limited to, any protection for persons with preexisting conditions and coverage for services identified as essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Provides that the State or an agency of the executive branch may apply for such a waiver only if granted authorization by the General Assembly through joint resolution. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits the State from applying for any federal waiver that would permit an individual or group health insurance plan to reduce or eliminate any protection or coverage required under the Affordable Care Act that was in effect on January 1, 2017, including, but not limited to, any protection for persons with preexisting conditions and coverage for services identified as essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Provides that the State or an agency of the executive branch may apply for such a waiver only if granted authorization by the General Assembly through joint resolution. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Prohibits the State or an agency of the executive branch from applying for any federal Medicaid waiver that would result in more restrictive standards, methodologies, procedures, or other requirements than those that were in effect in Illinois as of January 1, 2017 for the Medical Assistance Program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, or any other medical assistance program in Illinois operating under any existing federal waiver authorized by specified provisions of the Social Security Act. Provides that the State or an agency of the executive branch may apply for such a waiver only if granted authorization by the General Assembly through joint resolution. Effective immediately.

Maddy summarySJR 6 is a commemorative resolution naming the West Baltimore Street Bridge over Forked Creek in Wilmington, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Dan G. Feezell Memorial Bridge." It honors Sergeant Dan G. Feezell, a U.S. Army soldier from Wilmington who died in Vietnam in 1970. The resolution requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to install plaques or signs identifying the bridge and directs copies to Feezell's family, the Wilmington mayor, and the transportation secretary. This is a ceremonial act with no new policy or funding, solely recognizing a fallen soldier's service.

Maddy summarySB 95 is a procedural bill that makes a minor technical correction to the School Code's short title. It fixes a duplicated phrase ("the the") to correctly state "the School Code" in Section 1-1. This change has no impact on educational policies, technology requirements, or school operations. The bill solely corrects a clerical error in the law's wording and does not affect any students, schools, or educational programs. It is a routine administrative update with no substantive policy changes.