Sen. Don Harmon

Maddy summarySB 4 corrects a technical error in the State Housing Act's short title by updating it from a misformatted version to "State Housing Act." This procedural change does not alter any substantive policies, housing regulations, or affect residents, programs, or funding. The bill only adjusts the official title for consistency in legal references. It has no policy impact beyond standardizing the law's naming.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall develop a program of technical assistance in support of regional manufacturing partnerships that include secondary, postsecondary, and workforce stakeholders. Provides that the program shall include a collaboration between an employer association representing manufacturers and a public university.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a "disruption event" includes any planned or unplanned work on or damage to a fire hydrant. Changes the term "health care facility list" to "disruption notification list". Requires a public water distribution entity to also notify all affected fire departments and all affected dispatch centers on the public water supply's disruption notification list not less than 14 days before any known, planned, or anticipated disruption event or that are served by the public water supply and affected by any unplanned disruption event in the public water supply's water distribution system. Requires a fire department and a dispatch center to designate an email address to receive electronic notifications from the public water distribution entity concerning planned or unplanned disruption events.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of John Edwin Baldwin, a distinguished chemist and educator who passed away in May 2024. The document formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his significant contributions to science and his career as a professor at the University of Oregon. It highlights his academic achievements, including his PhD from Caltech and receipt of the James Flack Norris Award, as well as his extensive service on various national science committees. The bill concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to Baldwin's family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Henry "Hank" Souders, a 19-year-old from Oak Park who passed away in September 2024. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while highlighting his life achievements, such as his scouting adventures, academic pursuits in automotive technology, and passion for racing. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Souders' family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Shirley Spear, a resident of Oak Park who passed away in December 2023 at the age of 94. The document outlines her personal history, including her education, teaching career across multiple states, and extensive volunteer work with organizations like the YWCA and the American Red Cross. It formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Susan "Sue" Sandvoss, a resident of Oak Park who passed away in October 2024 at the age of 87. The document outlines her personal history, including her education, teaching career, family life, and community service, such as her work on the Frank Lloyd Wright restoration project and her role as an election judge. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her surviving husband, children, and extended family. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy be presented to the family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally acknowledges the death of Marilyn Ann McGuire, a Joliet resident who passed away in July 2024 at the age of 95. The document outlines her life history, including her education, career in education and law, and her extensive volunteer work with local schools and community organizations. It also lists her surviving family members and expresses the Senate's condolences to her loved ones. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be presented to her family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Mark Wyman, a resident of Oak Park who passed away in May 2023. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family, friends, and the community he served. It highlights his personal legacy through brief mentions of his career in home remodeling, his love for sailing, and his dedication to his family. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be given to the Wyman family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Robert "Tim" Yeage, a lawyer from Oak Park who passed away in April 2024. The bill formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his long career in law and his extensive community service, including coaching youth sports and tutoring. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Yeage's family as a gesture of sympathy.