Dave Koehler
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 46
Primary
Creates the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission Act. Establishes the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission. Provides that the purpose of the Commission shall be to explore, research, and commemorate the journeys of freedom seekers and the sites and landmarks in the State that became the networks of the Underground Railroad. Provides that the Commission shall implement educational, landmark preservation, and grant programs. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; terms; compensation; administrative support; and staff. Provides that the Commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately.
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Governor Approved
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0113
Sent to the Governor
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Passed Both Houses
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler
Recalled to Second Reading
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025
Assigned to State Government
First Reading
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Referred to Assignments
Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Introduced | HTML PDF |
| Engrossed | HTML PDF |
| Enrolled | HTML PDF |
| Senate Amendment 001 | HTML PDF |
| Document | Format |
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| Public Act |
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