Illinois HB 4176: OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2025-10-28)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 4176
Sponsors: Daniel Didech
Bill Text
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