Illinois HR 832: CONDEMNS-CTU-CIVIC ACTION DAY
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-04-23)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 832
Sponsors: Martin McLaughlin
Bill Text
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