WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HR 396

CONGRATS-OSWALD'S PHARMACY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr

Congratulates Oswald’s Pharmacy on its 150th anniversary in Naperville.

Resolution Adopted
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HR 396

Summary — H.R. 396 (as provided)

Note up front: the materials supplied appear to contain two different pieces of text merged together — (A) a state House congratulatory resolution honoring Oswald’s Pharmacy (Illinois) and (B) language for a proposed Georgia constitutional amendment establishing a “Georgia’s Children First Trust Fund.” The official bill title and status you provided list “CONGRATS‑OSWALD’S PHARMACY” and “Resolution Adopted.” Below I summarize both items and the procedural information, and flag the apparent conflation so readers can verify against the official legislative record.

1) Congratulatory resolution: Oswald’s Pharmacy (Illinois House Resolution)

  • Purpose: To recognize and congratulate Oswald’s Pharmacy of Naperville on its 150th anniversary and to commend its employees and leadership for long service to the community.
  • Key provisions:
    • Recites historical background (founded 1875; successive family ownership through six generations; business adaptations and expansions including soda fountain in 1917, growth in cosmetics and medical equipment, relocation, and a Geneva expansion in 2023).
    • Formally “resolves” to congratulate the employees, executives, and leadership on the sesquicentennial and commends their commitment to Naperville.
    • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Oswald’s Pharmacy.
  • Who is affected: Primarily honorific — Oswald’s Pharmacy, its staff, customers and the Naperville community.
  • Impact: Symbolic recognition only; no legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects.

2) Proposed Georgia constitutional amendment (text included in the same document)

  • Purpose: To authorize creation of a “Georgia’s Children First Trust Fund” to provide long‑term financial assistance for child care services across Georgia.
  • Key provisions:
    • Authorizes the General Assembly to create the trust fund by law.
    • Requires a one‑time appropriation of $3.0 billion into the fund, to be taken from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; the General Assembly may appropriate additional amounts but is not required to do so.
    • Funds deposited into the Trust Fund would be exempt from statutory lapsing provisions (i.e., not subject to normal budget lapsing rules).
    • A portion of the principal may be invested and reinvested as provided by law; investment returns are to be deposited into the fund and used for scholarships, grants, or other financial assistance for child care services.
    • Provides that the amendment must be submitted to voters; ballot language is included.
  • Who is affected:
    • Georgia families needing child care assistance, child care providers, and related service organizations.
    • State fiscal accounts: a $3 billion one‑time transfer from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve (affects reserve balances and future budget flexibility).
  • Procedural/timeline aspects:
    • The amendment text directs publication and voter submission in accordance with Georgia Constitution Article X, Section I, Paragraph II.
    • Ballot question text is provided; the amendment becomes part of the state constitution if ratified by voters.

Procedural status and notes

  • Provided status: “Resolution Adopted.”
  • Key actions (per supplied log): Introduced 2025‑01‑14; referred to committees; placed on calendars; adopted between 2025‑03‑13 and 2025‑05‑29; filed with clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr on 2025‑05‑28.
  • Sponsors: The supplied sponsor list mixes many federal and state names (including numerous U.S. House members and multiple state representatives listed as “primary”). This further suggests the source packet conflates documents from different jurisdictions.
  • Recommendation: Because the packet appears merged and contains materials from different legislatures (Illinois resolution + Georgia constitutional amendment language + a wide sponsor list), verify the authoritative record in the relevant legislative body (Illinois General Assembly for the Oswald’s resolution; Georgia General Assembly for the constitutional amendment language) to confirm which text corresponds to H.R. 396 in the respective chamber.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.