Illinois SB 1197: STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (as of 2023-03-31)
State: Illinois · Session: 103rd · Bill: SB 1197
Sponsors: John F. Curran
Bill Text
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