Sen. Don Harmon

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Provides that any reference to the term "electronic data processing" in any statute of the State, any rule adopted by an administrative agency of the State, or any appropriations Act of the State includes information technology as defined in a specified provision of the State Finance Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Replaces the term "electronic data processing" with "information technology". Provides that, upon written approval by the Office of the Comptroller, a State agency may submit electronic travel vouchers under procedures and controls prescribed by the Comptroller. Effective immediately.

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 12 o'clock noon for the purpose of welcoming and celebrating retiring United States Senator Richard J. Durbin and to invite him to address the General Assembly.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 788 makes a technical amendment to the Task Force on Internationally-Licensed Health Care Professionals Act. Specifically, it updates a section related to the short title of that act.

Declares May 19, 2026 as Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day in the State of Illinois. Commends the members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for their unwavering commitment to service, advocacy, and community advancement.

Maddy summarySB 768 makes a technical correction to the short title of the Home Rule Cigarette Tax Restriction Act. It does not change any tax rates, policies, or affect any specific groups. The bill solely updates the section title for administrative clarity. This is a procedural adjustment with no substantive policy impact.

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a grocery store that offers a digital coupon to consumers shall make available a corresponding paper coupon of equal value. Provides that the paper coupons shall be easily accessible at the service desk and may also be placed in other locations around the store. Provides that a grocery store that violates the requirement commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and public service of former Illinois State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally mourns her death and celebrates her four-decade career in the Illinois House, including her historic role as the first woman to serve as Majority Leader. It highlights her key legislative achievements, such as advancing the Earned Income Tax Credit, repealing the death penalty, and supporting marriage equality and education reforms. Additionally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be presented to her family as an expression of sympathy.

Declares May 2026 as NEC Awareness Month and May 17, 2026 as NEC Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to encourage increased public awareness, education, and research efforts related to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and support for families affected by this disease.

Maddy summaryHB 959 makes a technical change to the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Specifically, it amends a section concerning the short title of an existing law, likely to correct or clarify its official reference.

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning the decennial redistricting of Legislative and Representative Districts. Provides that Legislative and Representative Districts shall each be drawn, in order of priority, (1) to be substantially equal in population; (2) to ensure that no citizen is denied an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of his or her choice on account of race; (3) to create, where practical, racial coalition or influence Districts; (4) to be contiguous; and (5) to the extent practicable, to be compact. Effective upon being declared adopted.