Sen. Steve McClure

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Howard Lane Beagles, a Springfield resident who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his service in the U.S. Navy, his decades of work with the Springfield Fire Department, and his active role in his local Catholic parish. Upon adoption, the Senate will present a copy of the resolution to Mr. Beagles' family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Eugenia C. "Jeanne" McCarthy, a resident of Springfield who passed away in April 2026. The document formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy. It highlights her personal history, including her faith, family roles, and community activities, but does not create any new laws or policies. As a memorial measure, the bill serves solely to acknowledge her death and express collective grief rather than to change any legal procedures.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of David L. "Dave" Shaw Sr. of Springfield, who passed away in March 2026 after serving in the Vietnam War and dedicating his life to community service. The document formally records his military history, including his time as a Marine, and acknowledges his charitable work with organizations like Toys for Tots. It extends official condolences to Shaw's surviving family members and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a symbol of sympathy.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 778 is a memorial bill that honors the life of John Squibb, PhD, a retired history and political science professor who passed away in April 2026. The resolution acknowledges his long career in education, his community involvement, and his personal achievements, including receiving multiple teaching awards. It formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to Dr. Squibb's family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Declares July 22, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy, and his extraordinary career in public service.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Nancy K. Olsen. It serves as an official record of her passing and does not create new laws or affect public policy. The measure was introduced to acknowledge her contributions and express collective remembrance within the legislative body.

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning a school board's suspension or expulsion of pupils, provides that a student who is determined to have initiated sexual activity with another individual without that individual's consent, a sexual assault, or an attempted sexual assault at a school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or an activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year. Provides that (i) a student initiates sexual activity with another individual without that individual's consent if the student uses force or a threat of force to make the other individual perform a nonconsensual sexual act; (ii) a student initiates a sexual assault if the student commits an act of sexual penetration and uses force or a threat of force; and (iii) a student initiates an attempted sexual assault if, with the intent to commit a sexual assault, the student commits an act that constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of a sexual assault. Allows the expulsion requirement to be modified by the superintendent of the school district and the superintendent's determination to be modified by the school board on a case-by-case basis. Provides that the expulsion shall be construed in a manner consistent with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and a student who is subject to expulsion may be eligible for a transfer to an alternative school program. Effective immediately.

Maddy summarySJR 29 designates a specific segment of Illinois Route 96 - stretching from the City of Mozier to the Pike County line - as the "Army Specialist Anthony William Gilman Highway." This resolution commemorates Army Specialist Anthony William Gilman by naming the highway in his honor. It does not create new laws, policies, or financial obligations; it is a ceremonial designation for a public road. The bill directly affects the identification of that highway segment in Pike County, Illinois.

Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that information reported to the Illinois State Police under the Act is confidential and shall not be released unless expressly permitted by State or federal law. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall conduct a criminal history background check on an applicant if a qualified entity submits (1) a request to the Illinois State Police to perform a State and national background check on the applicant in a form and manner prescribed by the Illinois State Police that includes a statement containing the name, address, and date of birth appearing on a valid identification card or document issued by the State to the applicant; (2) a waiver on a form approved by the Illinois State Police that is signed by the applicant allowing the release of the State and national criminal history record information to the qualified entity; (3) the applicant's fingerprints in an electronic format that complies with the form and manner for requesting and furnishing criminal history record information prescribed by the Illinois State Police; and (4) any fee prescribed by the Illinois State Police. Provides that, upon positive identification, the Illinois State Police shall provide the qualified entity with records of the applicant's conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or sentencing, including, but not limited to, convictions, preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States that is a felony or any crime directly related to providing care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. Provides that any information received by a qualified entity under the provisions shall be used solely for internal purposes in determining the suitability of an applicant. Provides that a background check conducted under the provisions does not constitute compliance with any background check required by law. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police determines that the Illinois records provided to a qualified entity were inaccurate, then the Illinois State Police shall provide updated records to the qualified entity and the applicant. Defines terms. Makes other changes.

Appropriates $20,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the purpose of increasing the extension service trust fund allocation for the University of Illinois Extension program. Effective July 1, 2026.