Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules establishing effluent limitations for wastewater, spills, and runoff associated with the production, transport, and packaging of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to grant the Agency emergency rulemaking powers. Effective immediately.
This 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.
Senate Resolution 730 is a memorial resolution honoring Olgha Sierra Sandman, who passed away on January 27, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and friends while recognizing her lifelong dedication to supporting immigrant farmworkers and advocating for their rights. It highlights her significant contributions to organizations like the United Farm Workers and her leadership roles in establishing services for farmworkers in Illinois. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the document be presented to Sandman's family as a gesture of sympathy.
Senate Resolution 731 is a memorial bill that honors Betsy Jones, an early childhood string educator and Master Teacher from Illinois who passed away on March 1, 2026. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her husband, five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Additionally, the bill directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Jones family as a gesture of sympathy.
Mourns the loss and celebrates the lives of the five young victims of the Chatham YNOT tragedy, Rylee D. Britton, Alma L. Buhnerkempe, Kathryn S. Corley, Ainsley G. Johnson, and Bradley J. Lund, on the one-year anniversary of the incident.
This Senate resolution honors Sandra J. Booker, a nurse and community volunteer from Lake County, Illinois, who passed away in August 2024. The bill formally acknowledges her life's work serving youth, teen mothers, and seniors through her career in public health and her long-term volunteer efforts. It also recognizes the ongoing impact of the Sandra J. Booker Foundation, which continues her legacy by providing financial aid and support programs to local residents. The resolution concludes by expressing the Senate's condolences to her family and friends.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Kenneth "Ken" Morton, a resident of Mahomet who passed away on April 5, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family, including his wife of 72 years, Carol, and their children and grandchildren. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Morton family as a gesture of sympathy. This measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Senate Resolution 739 is a memorial bill that honors the life of Gary G. Krueger, who passed away on April 21, 2026. The resolution formally records his service as a farmer, former supervisor with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and public official in Jersey County, while listing his family members and community roles. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the memory of Kaleb Deer, a mental health counselor and entrepreneur who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences and acknowledges Deer's life achievements, including his education, work in community service, and plans to promote financial literacy. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Deer's family as a gesture of sympathy. The measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or alter government policy.
This Senate resolution formally mourns the death of Barbara Deer, a speech-language pathologist and community leader from Chicago who passed away on April 14, 2026. The bill honors her life and career, noting her roles as a CEO of Metamorphosis Health LLC, executive director of Juneteenth Illinois, and a dedicated member of her family and various organizations. It resolves that the Illinois Senate extends its sincere condolences to her surviving family, including her mother, children, and sister, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as an expression of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Deanna Z. Wilkins, a resident of Lombard who passed away on April 14, 2026. The document formally records her contributions to her community, including her 30 years of service as a trustee and assessor for York Township and her leadership roles in various local organizations. It extends official condolences to her family and friends and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Amends the Regulation of Public Pension Funds Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Public Pension Division of the Department of Insurance may (instead of shall) render advisory services to the pension funds on all matters pertaining to their operations. Provides that recommendations for corrective or clarifying legislation may (instead of shall) be made in the report of examination of the particular pension fund and in a biennial report to the General Assembly. Provides that the report to the Governor and General Assembly shall include the results of examinations made by an independent certified public accountant retained by the Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund or the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund for examinations of a downstate police or downstate firefighter pension fund. Requires downstate police and downstate firefighter pension funds to include, in their annual report to the Public Pension Division, details on transactions pertaining to nontransferable assets that funds retain after transferring investments to the Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund or the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund. Provides that, if a penalty is not paid within 30 days of the date of assessment and no just cause has been communicated, the Director of Insurance may (instead of if a penalty is not paid within 30 days of the date of assessment, the Director without further notice shall) report the act of noncompliance to the Attorney General. Repeals provisions establishing the Advisory Commission on Pension Benefits. Makes other changes.
