Sen. Neil Anderson

Amends the Illinois TRUST Act. Provides that certain limitations under the Act regarding actions that may be taken by law enforcement agencies and officials do not apply with respect to an individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who has been charged or convicted of a criminal offense under Illinois law. Directs a law enforcement agency or official to immediately notify an immigration agent whenever it has in its custody such an individual. Effective immediately.

Creates the Weather Modification Act. Provides that any form of weather modification shall not be allowed in the State, including the seeding of clouds by plane or ground. Defines "seeding" as a type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds. Effective immediately.

Amends the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that if a student at a public institution of higher education is required to complete an instructor evaluation, the student shall evaluate the instructor's bias on whether the instructor displays any prejudiced or unfair treatment toward certain individuals or groups based on factors, including, but not limited to, race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or political ideology.

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to develop a program for training unpaid volunteers to serve as police chaplains.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that, in the calendar year 2 years before the agency or program is scheduled for termination, the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall study the performance of each regulatory agency and program scheduled for termination under the Act. Provides that, in determining whether an agency or program should be recommended for termination, modification, or continuation, the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall consider the extent to which the profession, occupation, business, industry, or trade that it licensed, supervised, exercised control over, issued rules regarding, or otherwise regulated is subject to regulation in other states or territories.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 139) honoring Samuel H. "Sam" Porter of Ipava, Illinois, following his death on January 17, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing, recognizing his life as a lifelong farmer, Navy veteran (Korean War), community member (Ipava Fire Department, American Legion), and devoted family man. It extends condolences to his surviving wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family, listing his contributions to his church, school board, and local events. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents - it serves solely as an official expression of respect and sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Illinois Senate on March 6, 2025.

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, upon request, the Department of Natural Resources shall issue a certificate of competency to any resident active-duty military personnel who provide acceptable verification of service, any Illinois resident veterans who provide acceptable verification of service, and any individuals who present proof of holding a concealed carry permit issued by the State.

Creates the Design Professional Self-Certification Act. Provides that the Executive Director of the Capital Development Board shall establish a self-certification program through which a qualified design professional within a participating municipality shall be permitted to: (1) take responsibility for a project's compliance with the baseline building code; and (2) self-certify that a permit application, plans, and specifications comply with the baseline building code. Requires the Executive Director to establish requirements for design professionals to qualify for the self-certification program. Sets forth program requirements; oversight; and recordkeeping. Effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 156) honoring Robert F. "Dobby" Clayberg, a Macomb, Illinois resident and former Cuba, Illinois resident who died on February 7, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, including his wife of 68 years, children, grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. It contains no policy provisions or legislative changes - it is a symbolic expression of respect from the Illinois Senate. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on March 6, 2025.

Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning educator testing, provides that the State Board of Education and the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board are required to approve more than one assessment, not from the same source, and each teacher preparation program in the State may use any evidence-based assessment of teacher effectiveness that aligns to current State teaching standards. Effective July 1, 2025.