Illinois HR 404: ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION
Status: Assigned to State Government Administration Committee (as of 2026-03-18)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 404
Sponsors: Harry Benton
Bill Text
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