Sen. Neil Anderson

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of James Reid of Canton, who passed away on February 24, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends, acknowledging his service in the U.S. Air Force and Illinois Air National Guard. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the Reid family as a gesture of sympathy. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not establish new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Roy D. Hopper of Canton by formally acknowledging his death and expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family. The document recognizes his life achievements, including his 40 years of officiating sports games, his work documenting Canton basketball history, and his community service through various local organizations. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be presented to Hopper's family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Scott McFarland, a volunteer leader and public servant from Moline who passed away in August 2025. The bill 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. It recognizes McFarland's contributions to volunteerism through Serve Illinois, his service on the Springfield School District 186 Board of Education, and his community organizing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of his public service and personal character.

Amends the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act. Provides that the term "governmental unit" does not include a fire protection districts established under the Fire Protection District Act.

Recognizes Detective Michael Griffin of the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations unit for his unrelenting commitment to pursuing justice in the 1996 disappearance of 11-year-old Trudy Appleby. Thanks Det. Griffin and the Moline Police Department for their continued service and dedication towards protecting residents and solving cases.

Maddy summarySB 3793 reenacts and makes permanent the Invest in Kids Act, allowing Illinois taxpayers to claim a state income tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). These SGOs provide scholarships to eligible students from Illinois households with income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (initially) and 400% after receiving a scholarship, covering necessary school costs and fees at qualified non-public schools. The scholarships are available for students attending non-public schools, including technical academies with approved career and technical education programs. The bill amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to reflect these changes and takes effect immediately.

Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Expands the Act to allow for the formation of multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions. Provides that veteran service organizations located in 2 or more adjacent counties having a population of 60,000 or less may enter into an agreement to come together and jointly form a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission to serve the adjacent counties in accordance with the Act. Provides that a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission may also be formed under an agreement between an existing county Veterans Assistance Commission and a veteran service organization located in an adjacent county that is without a veterans assistance commission and has a population of 60,000 or less. Requires an agreement to form and maintain a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission to set forth: (i) the distribution of funding with respect to each member county; (ii) the location of the Commission's office; (iii) the type of services provided; (iv) the superintendent selection or appointment process; (v) Commission rules and policies; and (vi) the composition of delegates and alternates on the Commission. Provides that multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions shall have the same powers and duties under the Act as Veterans Assistance Commissions that serve one county. Makes corresponding changes in the Counties Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Drug Court Treatment Act, the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act, and the Mental Health Court Treatment Act. Effective immediately.

Creates the Reducing Barriers to Start Act. Beginning January 1, 2026, this State shall encourage the elimination of all first-year business fees relating to any license or registration for any new business or person establishing a new business, including home-based businesses, whose principal place of business is in this State.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Dr. John B. Dale, a dentist from Brimfield who passed away on February 15, 2026. The bill formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences and acknowledges his service as a Navy dentist, his medical career, and his community contributions. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a symbol of sympathy. The measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Dan J. Male, a North Little Rock native who passed away on January 31, 2026, and extends condolences to his surviving family members. The document acknowledges his service in the U.S. Air Force, his 35-year career at Caterpillar, and his dedication to veterans through the Disabled American Veterans organization. It formally records the Senate's grief and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Male's family as a gesture of sympathy.