SB1607Introduced in the Senate
FREEDOM TRAILS COMMISSION
Introduced by David Koehler, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources (rather than the Department of Commercial and Economic Opportunity) shall provide administrative and other support to the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission. Sets forth provisions concerning the election of a chairperson and the conduct of meetings. Provides that, after consultation with and written approval by the Department, the Commission may adopt administrative rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2037. Amends the Historic Preservation Act to repeal provisions concerning the Amistad Commission. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0113
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
110
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Not Voting |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Assigned to State Government
Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0113
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