Sen. Doris Turner

Repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act. Amends the Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act. Provides that the Council on Women and Girls may create the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Subcommittee to research and analyze organizations that support at-risk women in the State. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, in Fiscal Year 2026 and thereafter, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall require that any convention and tourism bureau receiving a grant from the Local Tourism Fund that requires matching funds shall provide matching funds equal to no less than 25% of the grant amount (currently, no less than 40% of the grant amount in Fiscal Year 2026 and no less than 50% of the grant amount in subsequent years). Amends the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the distribution of moneys under those Acts. Effective immediately.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 541 is a ceremonial memorial resolution honoring Deborah K. "Debbie" Zilm of Carlinville, Illinois, who died on December 1, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, expresses condolences to her family and community while recognizing her life and contributions, including her work in local retail businesses (Main Street Florist and Bridal), service to the Carlinville Chamber of Commerce, and involvement in community events like the Christmas Market. It has no policy or legal effect, as it is a formal expression of sympathy for a deceased resident.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 530 is a memorial resolution honoring Leo C. Thompson Jr. of Springfield, who died on November 21, 2025, after a 35-year career at the Illinois Department of Revenue. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, extends condolences to his family and recognizes his dedication to public service, faith, and family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws - it serves solely as a formal expression of respect for his life. The Senate co-sponsored the resolution unanimously and presented it to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 522) is a ceremonial memorial honoring former Illinois State Representative and Springfield Alderperson Irvin Frank "Irv" Smith, who died on November 24, 2025. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and community, recognizing his decades of service as a teacher, coach, school administrator, and public official. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it solely serves to memorialize his life and contributions. It was formally adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, and presented to his family.

Creates the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act. Prohibits an owner or operator of a family amusement establishment from facilitating wagering on amusement devices. Prohibits a family amusement establishment from engaging in advertising that promotes wagering on amusement devices. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits a family amusement establishment from offering certain types of games. Defines terms. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes changes in provisions concerning gaming and syndicated gaming. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 576 amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. It makes a technical change specifically to a section concerning the short title of the Act.

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes provision stating that no organization licensee conducting its race meeting in a county bordering the Mississippi River and having a population greater than 230,000 may be a host track for its race meeting. Makes changes in provisions regarding organizations that may not conduct a horse race meeting, the standardbred racetrack in Cook County, the application for an organization license, and wagering. Adds provisions concerning the standardbred racetrack in Macon County. Effective immediately.

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes technical changes in a provision that states if the minor is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to an order entered under the Delinquent Minors Article of the Act, the court shall conduct permanency hearings as set out in the court review provisions of the Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act.

Reaffirms a dedication to supporting the efforts of small and midsize manufacturers across Illinois. Urges the small and the midsize manufacturing industries and other relevant stakeholders to form a task force to develop meaningful recommendations for addressing the needs of small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois. Reaffirms a commitment to championing initiatives that ensure the success of small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois.