Illinois HR 912: ITALIAN BEEF DAY
Status: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher (as of 2026-05-20)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 912
Sponsors: Rick Ryan, Dave Vella, Jeff Keicher, Matt Hanson
Bill Text
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