Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SJR0031 Compare Versions

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11 <tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><p> </p> </td></tr></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SJ0031</td><td class="xsl" align="center"></td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13195 MST 25341 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><center><code>SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION</code></center> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>WHEREAS, Seventy-five percent of manufacturers in Illinois </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>are comprised of small and midsize manufacturers with under </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>500 employees; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>WHEREAS, These manufacturers are recognized for the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>provision of good-paying jobs and the production of goods that </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>benefit the people of Illinois and the world; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>WHEREAS, Small and midsize manufacturers often have </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>different issues, particularly issues of scale, compared to </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>their large manufacturing brethren; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>WHEREAS, Small and midsize manufacturers want to provide </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>the best and safest environments in which their employees can </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>thrive in the State of Illinois; therefore, be it</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we unequivocally </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>reaffirm our dedication to supporting the efforts of small and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>midsize manufacturers across Illinois; and be it further</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>RESOLVED, That we urge the small and the midsize </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>manufacturing industries and other relevant stakeholders to </code></td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SJ0031</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 2 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13195 MST 25341 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>form a task force to develop meaningful recommendations for </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>addressing the needs of small and midsize manufacturers in </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Illinois; and be it further</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>RESOLVED, That this task force should focus on drafting a </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>comprehensive set of recommendations that include potential </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>legislative suggestions designed to improve and expand small </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>and midsize manufacturers in Illinois; and be it further</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>RESOLVED, That the task force's findings and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>recommendations should be presented to the General Assembly to </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>help inform legislative efforts aimed at better supporting </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>small and midsize manufacturers; and be it further</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</code><code>RESOLVED, That we remain committed to championing </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>initiatives that ensure the success of small and midsize </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>manufacturers in Illinois.</code>