Illinois SB 1424: COUNTIES CD-LEASE OF PROPERTY
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2025-05-22)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 1424
Sponsors: Cristina Castro, Jed Davis, Linda Holmes
Bill Text
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