Illinois HR 444: MBC AWARENESS DAY
Status: Resolution Adopted (as of 2025-10-28)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 444
Sponsors: Jeff Keicher, Anne Stava, Katie Stuart, Nicholas K. Smith, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Daniel J. Ugaste, Jawaharial Williams, Suzanne M. Ness
Bill Text
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