Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the fair cash value of commercial energy storage system improvements in counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants shall be determined by subtracting the allowance for physical depreciation from the commercial energy storage system trended real property cost basis. Provides that those commercial energy storage systems are not subject to equalization factors applied by the Department of Revenue or by any board of review, assessor, or chief county assessment officer. Provides that the owner of the commercial energy storage system shall commission a metes and bounds survey description of the land upon which the commercial energy storage system is located. Contains other provisions concerning the assessment of commercial energy storage systems. Effective immediately.
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Urges President Trump, the members of the United States Congress, and the current federal administration to continue to support electric vehicle programs at the federal level and to continue to prioritize policies that foster innovation and address climate change in order to continue helping the move towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Richard Lee Eagleson, a resident of Howe, Indiana, who passed away in December 2020. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his life as a former toll road employee, NRA member, and coon hunter. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Eagleson family as a gesture of sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of William Matherson "Bill" Ahlenius, who passed away on December 18, 2024. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family, including his wife, three daughters, and grandchildren. It recognizes Ahlenius's distinguished career as a Navy officer and a respected lawyer in Peoria, as well as his personal interests in puzzles and cooking. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes a special three-person committee to review and approve the final official records of the 103rd General Assembly's Senate sessions. The committee will consist of two members selected by the Senate President and one member chosen by the Minority Leader. Its specific task is to finalize any journal entries that have not yet been approved by the entire Senate before the legislative session ends. This procedural step ensures that the official historical record of the legislature is properly certified.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Donald R. "Don" Jackson Sr., a Peoria attorney and civil rights leader who passed away in November 2024. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them. It recognizes Jackson's significant contributions as a lawyer, NAACP leader, and community activist without proposing any new laws or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the late John A. Gorman, a distinguished judge from Washington, Illinois, who passed away on December 14, 2024. The document outlines his extensive legal career, which included service as a circuit judge, appellate justice, and U.S. Magistrate Judge, highlighting his contributions to judicial education and community programs. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his 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 Garland Eugene Criswell, a Peoria resident who passed away in November 2024. The document outlines his personal history, including his military service, education, and extensive community work as a social worker and church leader. It formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Amends the Clerks of the Court Act. Provides that filing fees for a petition for change name may not exceed $25, and the court may waive this fee for good cause shown. Amends the Name Change Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Deletes the requirement that a petitioner must reside in the State for 6 months before the petitioner may file a petition under the Article. Allows a petitioner to request that the court file be impounded if public disclosure may be a hardship and have a negative impact on the petitioner's health or safety. Allows the petitioner to attach to the statement any supporting documents including relevant court orders. Allows the petitioner to request that his or her address be omitted from court documents if it would put the petitioner or petitioner's family at risk. Repeals the requirements to publish a notice of a petition to change a name.
Creates the Medicaid Expansion of Network Providers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Task Force Act. Establishes the Medicaid Expansion of Network Providers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Task Force to develop and propose policies to increase the State's Medicaid provider networks to give Medicaid clients more provider choice for their health care needs. Provides that the Task Force shall work toward creating solutions to streamline the State's Medicaid system, making it more efficient, and making it easier to use while improving the overall quality of care. Contains provisions concerning the Task Force's composition and meetings. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide administrative support to the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the General Assembly by December 31, 2025. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2026.