Illinois HB 4143: SCH CD-ITALIAN AMERICAN HIST
Status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-03-27)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 4143
Sponsors: Anthony DeLuca
Bill Text
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