Illinois SB 1595: DNR FLOOD EVENT CONSTRUCTION
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (as of 2026-03-13)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 1595
Sponsors: Jil Tracy
Bill Text
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