Illinois SB 226: FOIA-LIST OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (as of 2025-04-11)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 226
Sponsors: Donald P. DeWitte
Bill Text
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