Robyn Gabel
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 18
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that, in accordance with the official day recognized by the government of the Republic of India, the 15th day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika is designated as Diwali Day, to be observed throughout the State by the many Illinoisans who celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, as a day of thanksgiving and reflection.
Effective Date January 1, 2026; Some Provisions
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0002
Effective Date March 1, 2026; Some Provisions
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2025; Some Provisions
Effective Date June 16, 2025; Some Provisions
Sent to the Governor
Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Robyn Gabel
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robyn Gabel
Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Sims
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 032-023-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4-(a)
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4-(a)
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 4
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robyn Gabel
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robyn Gabel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 074-041-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 074-041-000
House Concurs
Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Robyn Gabel
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Second Reading
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Assigned to Executive
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Arrive in Senate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Introduced | HTML PDF |
| Engrossed | HTML PDF |
| Enrolled | HTML PDF |
| Senate Amendment 001 | HTML PDF |
| Senate Amendment 002 | HTML PDF |
| Senate Amendment 003 | HTML PDF |
| Senate Amendment 004 | HTML PDF |
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