Maddy summarySR 298 is a memorial resolution that mourns the death of Ronald Eugene "Ron" LaRoe Sr. of Bartonville. It serves to commemorate his life and express condolences to his family and community.
Declares May 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. Express support for raising awareness and educating the public about Prader-Willi Syndrome and increasing research and funding into the causes and treatments of the disease.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 296 is a commemorative resolution that mourns the death of William Bruce "Bill" West Sr. of Hanna City. It serves to formally acknowledge and express sorrow for his passing.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 303 is a memorial resolution. It formally mourns the death of Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" McNeely.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 291 is a commemorative resolution. It officially mourns the passing of Larry N. Varner, formerly of Galva and most recently of Kewanee.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 297 is a commemorative resolution that mourns the death of Kenneth "Ken" Kaiser, a resident of Taylor Ridge.
Opposes a progressive income tax in Illinois. Opposes the reconsideration by the Illinois General Assembly of any constitutional amendment intended to change the flat-rate income tax language of subsection (a) of Section 3 of Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois.
Maddy summarySR 33 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution congratulating the Havana Church of Christ on its 75th anniversary. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislature. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are involved.
Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that the Illinois Racing Board may appoint the Director of Mutuels to serve as the State director for inter-track wagering and simulcast wagering by inter-track wagering licensees and inter-track wagering location licensees. Provides that the pari-mutuel tax imposed at all pari-mutuel wagering facilities and on advance deposit wagering shall be remitted to the Board (rather than the Department of Revenue). Provides that the Board shall distribute contributed funds to a charitable organization on a schedule determined by the Board, based on the charitable organization's estimated expenditures related to the grant (rather than by December 31 of each year). Provides that any funds not expended by the grantee in a grant year shall be distributed to the charitable organization or charitable organizations selected in the next grant year after the funds are recovered. Repeals provisions authorizing the Board to make daily temporary deposits of certain fees and provisions requiring the Board and the Department of Agriculture to establish a program to conduct drug testing on horses at county fairs. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that deer, turkey, and combination permits shall be issued to specified Illinois resident landowners and tenants without charge. Provides that the total number of deer, turkey, and combination permits that may be issued by the Department of Natural Resources shall be set by rule. Defines terms and adds tenants, bona fide current income beneficiaries of a trust, and bona fide landowners to certain provisions. Requires permits under the amendatory Act to be on a hunter's person at all times while hunting.
