Illinois SB 2166: OPEN MTGS-ATTENDANCE
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (as of 2025-06-02)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 2166
Sponsors: Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Bill Text
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