Illinois

Mourns the death of Ernest Earl Gibson, Ph.D.

Condemns President Donald Trump's effort to freeze funds for affordable childcare. Calls for the immediate release of all congressionally appropriated childcare funds.

Mourns the passing of Ernie Baumann of Maywood.

Expresses rejection of President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to acquire territories and titles overseas, while leaving working families at home to pay the bill. Calls upon the United States Congress to intervene and provide the constitutional oversight necessary to hold President Trump accountable to the American people.

Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that if guardianship is necessary and the petition for guardianship is filed by a corporation, nonprofit organization, or other entity with no legally recognized relationship to the alleged person with a disability, the court shall appoint the State Guardian or county public guardian as temporary and permanent guardian except in cases located in counties in which there is no sitting public guardian.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "off-grid electricity provider" as an entity, person, private company, electric cooperative, municipal agency, or other organization that (1) is engaged in any combination of generating, transmitting, distributing, or selling electricity at retail to consumers, (2) is not connected to any existing electric transmission or distribution system within this State for either primary or backup supply, (3) operates independently of existing utilities and other regulated entities, (4) is not located within any federal, State, or municipal roadway or right-of-way, and (5) does not cross any federal, State, or municipal roadway or right-of-way or State boundaries. Provides that an off-grid electricity provider whose operation date is on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be exempt from the requirements of the Utilities Chapter of the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Provides that an off-grid electricity provider shall remain subject to all other applicable laws and regulations, including municipal and State highway safety regulations, unless specifically excluded from those laws or regulations by a separate Act. Provides that an off-grid electricity provider shall cease being an off-grid electricity provider and immediately become subject to the requirements of the Utilities Chapter of the Illinois Compiled Statutes if the off-grid electricity provider does any of the following actions: (1) the provider elects to connect to any portion of an existing electric transmission or distribution system within this State for either primary or backup supply; (2) the provider locates within or crosses any federal, State, or municipal roadway or right-of-way; or (3) the provider crosses State boundaries. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning payment under the Medicaid program for obligations incurred but not paid for at the time of a recipient's death.

Congratulates KMOX Radio on its 100th anniversary, expresses thanks for its service covering issues important to Illinoisans, and wishes it the best as it enters its second century of broadcasting.

Congratulates St. Andrews Golf & Country Club of West Chicago on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in operation in 2026.

Commends Carmen K. Triche-Colvin for her extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication to public administration, procurement reform, community development, and government excellence. Thanks Carmen Triche-Colvin for her more than three decades of transformative impact on government operations and the communities served.

Mourns the death of Graham Waller Jr.

Commends the decades-long partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Illinois. Extends best wishes for many more years of mutual prosperity and growth.

Mourns the death of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter.

Mourns the passing of Bettie Jean Jordan.

Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Congratulates Kim Villanueva of Springfield on the occasion of her election as national president of the National Organization of Women (NOW). Wishes her success in her new role.

Amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Mourns the death of Nedda Jane Simon.

Congratulates the Sauk Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) on achieving its 100th anniversary on July 15, 2026.

Congratulates FamilyCore on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. Thanks the agency for its continued efforts to promote safe environments for children and families in the City of Peoria and the surrounding areas.

Commends Tonya S. Hill for her outstanding contributions to her community and her profession. Extends heartfelt gratitude for her service.

Congratulates Dr. Nick Polyak on being honored as the 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year. Wishes many years of continued executive educator achievement for Dr. Polyak, the teachers that work with him, and his executive educator staff.

Mourns the death of Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk.

Amends the County Motor Fuel Tax Law in the Counties Code. Provides that any county (currently, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, and McHenry counties only) may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling motor fuel. Provides that, in addition to other uses currently allowed by law, the proceeds from the tax shall be used for the purpose of maintaining and constructing essential transportation-related infrastructure.

Congratulates Ronald Jay Meinsma on his retirement as a volunteer firefighter. Thanks him for his six decades of service throughout Carroll County.