Illinois SB 3966: PROHIBIT FED VOUCHER PROGRAM
Status: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters (as of 2026-04-07)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 3966
Sponsors: Graciela Guzmán, Mike Simmons, Rachel Ventura, Robert Peters
Bill Text
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