Sen. Don Harmon

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Alice M. (Ondrla) Dunn, a teacher and community member from Oak Park who passed away in 2025. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and friends while acknowledging her contributions to education and her role in her community. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Dunn family as a gesture of sympathy. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding implications.

Congratulates Eric M. Dean on the occasion of his retirement as president of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. Thanks him for his continued service and dedication to the union and its members. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Maddy summarySB 457 amends the Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act to correct a technical error in the section defining its short title. This is a procedural adjustment with no new requirements or impacts on consumers, businesses, or employment. The bill makes no substantive policy changes and does not affect any specific groups or programs. It solely updates the act's official naming to align with legislative formatting standards. (1 sentence)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 606) honoring former Illinois State Senator William E. "Bill" Peterson Jr. It formally mourns his death (January 11, 2026) and extends condolences to his family. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service as a legislator (1992-2008), his career in education, and his community work in Vernon Township. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

Maddy summarySR 509 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Patrick M. Hemingway (1928-2025), son of author Ernest Hemingway, who died in Montana at age 97. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his life as a wildlife conservationist, author, and editor of his father's posthumous works. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals or groups beyond this expression of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 507) is a formal expression of mourning for Justice Thomas E. Hoffman, a former Cook County Circuit Court judge and First District Appellate Court judge who died on July 4, 2025. It honors his professional career, including his service with the Chicago Police Department, private practice, judicial appointments, and teaching at law schools, as well as his personal interests and family. The resolution extends the Illinois Senate's condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 510) is a ceremonial memorial resolution adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Colleen Doyle, a former Deputy U.S. Marshal from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, who died on August 21, 2025. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family, following her death at age 57. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is a symbolic gesture of respect for her life and career. The resolution was filed and adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 13-14, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 511) honoring Roberta "Bobbi" Schaper Eastman, a Oak Park resident and realtor who died on July 30, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family, including her daughters Norah and Emily, and acknowledges her professional work with Baird & Warner, community service, and volunteer efforts. It does not create any policy or affect any laws, as it is a symbolic expression of mourning. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously on January 14, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 508) honoring Frances "Fran" Sullivan of Oak Park, Illinois, following her death on January 16, 2025. The resolution formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and community, recognizing her decades of activism in social justice, women's rights, fair housing, and local organizations like the Oak Park Citizens for Handgun Control and Thrive. It does not create any new policy or affect any laws, as it is solely a memorial gesture. The Senate adopted the resolution on January 14, 2026.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a county opting out of the special assessment programs to reduce the assessed value of certain residential real property shall not disqualify or shorten the maximum eligibility periods for any property approved to receive a reduced valuation prior to the county opting out. Requires that the special assessment programs be available to all qualifying residential real property regardless of whether or not the property has or is currently receiving any other public financing or subsidies or subject to any regulatory agreements with any public entity, or both. If an owner is approved for the reduced valuation prior to December 31, 2037 and the provisions are not subsequently extended, this shall not disqualify or shorten the maximum eligibility periods for any property approved to receive a reduced valuation. Provides that, if the chief county assessment officer has not created application forms, the chief county assessment officer shall make publicly available and accept applications forms that shall be available to local governments from the Illinois Department of Revenue. If a county Internet website exists, the application materials, as well as any other program requirements used by the county (such as application deadlines, fees, and other procedures required by the application) must be published on that website, otherwise it must be available to the public upon request at the office of the chief county assessment officer. On an annual basis, requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to calculate and make available on its website the minimum per square foot expenditure requirements to be applicable statewide to be eligible for the reduced valuation, which shall include the historical annual expenditure requirements starting with calendar year 2021. Changes reference to improvements to existing residential real property to substantially rehabilitated residential real property. Makes other changes.