Sen. Steve McClure

Amends the Wildlife Code. Allows nonresidents who are immediate family members of landowners and who qualify for special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses under the Act to obtain deer, turkey, and combination permits for the regular resident permit fee for hunting on that property after providing acceptable verification to the Department of Natural Resources. Defines "immediate family member".

Amends the State Finance Act. Increases the percentage of moneys that are transferred from the Cannabis Regulation Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund. Provides that moneys allocated to counties under those provisions shall be directed to a fund under the control of the Sheriff. Effective immediately.

Maddy summarySB 2320 extends Illinois' special property tax assessment for wooded acreage through December 31, 2029. It applies to landowners who previously qualified for this lower tax rate by having their property classified as farmland in 2006. The bill maintains the current tax calculation method - using a transition percentage based on 2006 values - until 2029. After that date, properties must revert to standard assessment rules unless they continue to meet the wooded acreage criteria.

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Defines "first-choice pharmacy". Provides that, if a first-choice pharmacy is unable to fill or provide a patient with a prescription, the first-choice pharmacy may forward the prescription order to another pharmacy that is able to fill the prescription.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 79) honoring A. Dale Huston of Springfield, Illinois, following his death on January 20, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, including his wife Judy, children, grandchildren, and surviving siblings. It recognizes his 50-year career in banking, military service in the U.S. Army (1962-1964), community leadership roles, and personal interests. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policy. The Senate unanimously adopted it on February 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 72) is a formal expression of condolence by the Illinois Senate mourning the death of Meghan Lynn Harmon of Divernon, Illinois. It honors her life and career as an educator, librarian (including work at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library), and community volunteer. The resolution extends sympathy to her husband, family, and friends following her passing on January 26, 2025. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 75) formally mourns the death of Charles G. "Chuck" Bloomberg, a Springfield resident and longtime Illinois agricultural leader, who passed away on January 19, 2025. It honors his career with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Pork Producers, and the Illinois Beef Council, as well as his Swedish heritage and family ties. The Illinois Senate adopted the resolution on February 5, 2025, to express condolences to his surviving family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended relatives. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely as a formal expression of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 78) is a memorial resolution honoring Paul Keller Boll, an Illinois resident who passed away on January 15, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate on February 5, 2025, expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and loved ones following his death. It commemorates his life, including his career as a painter and decorator, his service to his community, and his family. As a procedural memorial resolution, it does not create policy or affect any specific group.

Amends the Personal Actions Part of the Limitations Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that for purposes of making claims against a bankruptcy estate, an action for personal injury brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse based on childhood sexual abuse, or an action brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse asserting any claim resulting from childhood sexual abuse, may be brought at any time after the cause of action accrues.

Amends the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Provides that any order, rule, regulation, or other directive issued by government pursuant to an emergency, health, or safety determination that requires closure or limitation of any place of worship entitled to the religious exemption found in Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code is considered a substantial burden even if the order, rule, regulation, or other directive is one of general applicability.