Illinois HB 2635: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECALL
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2025-02-06)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 2635
Sponsors: Martin McLaughlin
Bill Text
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