Illinois HR 137: EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE
Status: Resolution Adopted (as of 2025-05-31)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 137
Sponsors: Joyce Mason, Barbara Hernandez, Brandun Schweizer, Edgar González, Jr., Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Gregg Johnson, Harry Benton, Jed Davis, Katie Stuart, Kelly M. Cassidy, Kevin Schmidt, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Margaret Croke, Martha Deuter, Mary Beth Canty, Mary Gill, Matt Hanson, Maura Hirschauer, Maurice A. West, II, Nabeela Syed, Nicole La Ha, Nicolle Grasse, Patrick Windhorst, Robyn Gabel, Terra Costa Howard
Bill Text
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