Sen. Dave Koehler

Creates the Disposable Food Service Container Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2030, a person may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Specifies that the prohibition does not apply to any activity authorized under an ordinance or resolution adopted by a unit of local government on or before January 1, 2024 or with respect to sales made to a unit of local government for use by the unit of local government for its internal operations. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes structural and other changes to the list of controlled substances. Adds xylazine as a Class III controlled substance. Defines "isomer". Effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of William R. "Bill" Groves, a Peoria resident who recently passed away. It recognizes his 50-year career with the International Union of Operating Engineers and his personal achievements as an Eagle Scout and devoted family man. The bill formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving wife, children, and grandchildren. Finally, it directs that a copy of the resolution be given to Groves' family as a gesture of sympathy.

Amends various Acts by replacing the terms "day care", "daycare", and "day-care", in relation to the care of a child, with the term "child care". Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes changes in provisions concerning the definitions of "day care center", "part day child care facility", and "day care agency"; the prohibition of unlicensed practice; criminal background investigations; and advertisements. Repeals provisions concerning an exemption from licensure for day care homes and group day care homes serving children of military personnel and a child from a foreign state or country. Effective July 1, 2026.

Creates the Public University Procurement Code. Sets forth procurement rules and procedures for public universities. Amends the Procurement Code to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 608 (HOUSING-TECH) makes a technical correction to the short title of the State Housing Act. It updates the reference to the act's official name without changing any substantive housing policies or requirements. This procedural amendment affects no specific groups or programs, as it only adjusts the bill's descriptive title for consistency. The change has no impact on current housing laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 329 amends the Code of Civil Procedure. It makes a technical change specifically to a short title section within the existing law.

Maddy summarySB 331 amends the Eminent Domain Act. It makes a technical change to a section within the act that specifies its short title.

Maddy summarySB 635 amends the short title of a section within the County Economic Development Project Area Property Tax Allocation Act to correct a technical error. This bill does not change any tax allocation rules, property tax distribution procedures, or affect how counties manage development projects. It only updates the section's name for consistency with existing law. As a technical correction, it has no policy impact on local government operations or property owners.

Creates the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act. Provides that, after the effective date of the Act, all general operating expenses for public universities shall be distributed by the Board of Higher Education through a funding formula for eligible public institutions and shall be administered by the Board. Defines "eligible public institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the adequacy targets and resource profiles of eligible public institutions. Provides for the distribution of State appropriations and the calculation of the base funding minimum for each eligible public institution. Provides that the Board shall oversee an accountability and transparency framework for assessing the distribution and use of all funds appropriated by the funding formula and evaluating the funds' effects on institutional outcomes pertaining to student affordability, enrollment, persistence, and outcome metrics. Provides for reporting and the establishment of an Accountability and Transparency Committee. Provides that the Board shall establish a Funding Formula Review Panel tasked with studying and reviewing topics pertaining to the implementation and impact of the funding formula. Contains provisions concerning the Board's annual budget request and the collection of data. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Removes certain provisions concerning budget proposals. Effective immediately.