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.
Congratulates Edgar J. "Ed" Curtis on his retirement as president and chief executive officer of Memorial Health. Thanks him for his dedication and service to the patients and staff of Memorial Health for the past 50 years.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 262 is a memorial resolution that mourns the death of Donald Louis "Don" Rogers of Pleasant Plains.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 260 is a commemorative resolution mourning the passing of Wayne Calhoun "Doc" Temple. It honors Temple, who was known as the dean of Abraham Lincoln scholars.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 261 is a memorial resolution. It mourns the passing of Roxie Lee "Rocky" Frederick Jr.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that nothing in the Act shall deny, limit, remove, or restrict the ability of a holder of a retailer's license to temporarily store alcoholic liquor in the original manufacturer's container on the premises of another licensed retail location if specified requirements are met, including requirements concerning common ownership, location of the premises, handling of the stored alcoholic liquor, and recordkeeping.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to procurements made in connection with Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a violation of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof, involving a motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or watercraft accident that results in the death of one person and great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement of one or more other persons is a Class 2 felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than 4 years and not more than 20 years. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Lindsey's Law.
Amends the Park District Code. Provides that, if a district board's membership has been expanded or reduced by referendum or resolution, the additional members will be elected not earlier than 225 days (rather than 197 days) after the referendum or resolution, and a reduction of board members will not affect the terms of any commissioners holding office at the time of the referendum or any commissioners to be elected within 225 (rather than 197) days after the referendum. Provides that, if the terms of a district's board members have increased or decreased after referendum or resolution, the terms will commence with the first regular park district election at least 225 days (rather than 197 days) after the date on which the terms were increased or reduced by referendum or resolution. Provides that, if a vacancy in the governing board of a park district occurs with more than 28 months left in the term, but less than 151 days (rather than 123 days) before the next regularly scheduled election for this office, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold his or her office until the second regularly scheduled election for the office following the appointment, at which a member shall be elected to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Effective immediately.
Maddy summarySR 183 is a memorial resolution honoring Patricia Ann "Patty" Stremsterfer of Pleasant Plains following her passing. It formally expresses the legislature's condolences and commemorates her life and contributions to her community. This procedural bill does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it solely serves to recognize an individual's passing. It directly affects the community of Pleasant Plains by acknowledging a local resident's death through official legislative expression.
