Sen. Neil Anderson

Creates the Racing Facility Protection Act. Provides that a person licensed under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or any person that owns a motorsport racing facility that is authorized to conduct motorsport racing by a recognized national authority or a unit of local government may not be subject to a civil action brought by a surrounding property owner to the racing facility or racetrack for allegations of nuisance, taking, or other theory if the racing facility or racetrack was built before the surrounding real property owner either purchased the real property or built in the area of the racing facility or racetrack.

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. With respect to the 5 State-funded Retirement Systems: requires each System to prepare and implement a defined contribution plan by July 1, 2028 that aggregates State and employee contributions in individual participant accounts that are used for payouts after retirement. Provides that a Tier 1 or Tier 2 participant may elect to participate in the defined contribution plan instead of the defined benefit plan and may also elect to terminate all participation in the defined benefit plan and to have a specified amount credited to his or her account under the defined contribution plan. Provides that, if a person who made the election to participate in the defined contribution plan terminates service and thereafter returns to service, he or she may either elect to participate in the defined contribution plan with regard to that service or not elect to participate in the defined contribution plan with regard to that service. Provides that an employee may elect not to participate in the System by notifying the System in writing in a manner specified by the System. Provides that any benefit increase that results from the amendatory Act is excluded from the definition of "new benefit increase". In the State Employees, State Universities, and Downstate Teachers Articles, provides that a person who first becomes an employee after the effective date of the amendatory Act is not required to participate in the System as a condition of employment. Makes conforming and other changes. Makes related changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Effective immediately.

Amends the Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products Act. Provides for an exception from the pasteurization requirement for milk produced in accordance with Department of Public Health rules if the milk is sold or distributed directly to the final consumer (1) on the premises of the dairy farm where it was produced or (2) at an off-farm location or through delivery, provided that the producer holds a raw milk permit issued by the Department and complies with all sanitary, labeling, recordkeeping, and transportation requirements established by the Department to ensure consumer safety.

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the $15 tax imposed on the privilege of using any motor vehicle acquired by gift, transfer, or purchase also applies to grandparents and grandchildren.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of James Eugene Martindale, a resident of Donnellson, Iowa, who passed away on January 3, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends, noting his service in the U.S. Army and his personal interests such as karaoke and antique collecting. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring John W. Schoon of Glasford following his death. It serves as an official expression of respect and remembrance from the state legislature. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but rather acknowledges the individual's passing through formal legislative recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Dale R. Young of Brimfield, who passed away on February 7, 2026, by expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends. The document outlines Young's life, including his career in semi-trailer sales, his military service, and his extensive family, while formally acknowledging his death. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Young's family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of John Albert Gleason, a resident of Mesa, Arizona who was originally from Pekin, Illinois. The bill formally acknowledges his passing on January 28, 2026, and expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his son Darin and his grandchildren. It recognizes Gleason's background as a truck driver and Teamsters retiree, as well as his personal interests in auto racing and retirement community activities. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Edward A. "Ed" Conway, a Pekin resident who passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 87. The document formally records his contributions to the community, including his 48-year career at CPC International and his service in the U.S. Army, while acknowledging his family and personal interests. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving wife Nancy and extended family, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.