IDOC/OAC-CORRECTIONS MEM'L

104th Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Belt and 2 co-sponsors

SR 726 is a ceremonial memorial recognizing or honoring related corrections matters, not a bill that changes laws or funds programs.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Summary of SR 726 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

SR 726, titled "IDOC/OAC-CORRECTIONS MEM'L," appears to be a Senate Resolution rather than a bill creating new law. As a memorial resolution, its primary purpose is typically to recognize, honor, or memorialize individuals, programs, or events related to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Office of the Adjutant General or related corrections matters. The resolution is sponsored in part by external sponsors (Co-sponsors: Doris Turner, Mike Halpin, Christopher Belt) and would generally be used to express the sentiment or formal acknowledgment of the Illinois Senate rather than to enact substantive statutory changes.

Key provisions and changes

Being a memorial resolution, SR 726 does not create new law, funding programs, or regulatory requirements.

It is intended to convey the sense of the Illinois Senate on a specific topic related to corrections or a corrections memorandum (as suggested by the title). The exact subject of the memorial would be detailed in the text of the resolution (e.g., honoring individuals, recognizing a program, or commemorating an event). The document does not typically include operative provisions like statutes or appropriations.

No procedural or fiscal mandates are usually attached to memorial resolutions.

Who or what is affected

Intended audience includes state agencies involved in corrections (IDOC) and potentially the Office of the Adjutant General or related corrections stakeholders.

The resolution primarily affects members of the Illinois General Assembly, state government, and individuals or organizations named or referenced within the memorial text.

There are no direct regulatory or statutory impacts on the general public, unless the memorial highlights policy recommendations or commemorates programs with ongoing relevance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

As a Senate Resolution, SR 726 would follow standard resolution procedures: introduction by the sponsor(s), referral to committee for consideration (often Rules or appropriate jurisdiction), potential amendments, and eventual floor vote.

Timelines for passage depend on the Senate’s legislative calendar and committee actions. Memorial resolutions typically do not require a governor’s signature to become effective, as they express sentiments of the Senate rather than creating enforceable obligations.

If adopted, the resolution’s effect is ceremonial and historical, often recorded in the official journals and occasionally noted by the subjects named.

Notes for readers

For precise subject matter, text of SR 726 should be reviewed to identify the specific individuals, programs, or events honored or memorialized.

If readers are interested in substantive policy changes related to IDOC or corrections administration, they should look for other bills with statutory language, appropriations, or policy authorizations rather than a memorial resolution.