SR0035Introduced in the Senate
BLACK DIASPORA FREEDOM DAY
Introduced by Kimberly Lightford, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Declares January 1, 2026 as Black Diaspora Freedom Day in the State of Illinois to educate, showcase, discuss, and mend fences between the Black and Diaspora communities.
Where it stands
Resolution Adopted
June 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Human Rights Committee · February 27, 2025
5
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Not Voting |
| Emil Jones | 14 | Not Voting |
| Graciela Guzman | 20 | Yes |
| Laura Ellman | 21 | Not Voting |
| Seth Lewis | 24 | Yes |
| Mark Walker | 27 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Not Voting |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | Yes |
| Rachel Ventura | 43 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Human Rights
Be Adopted Human Rights; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 4, 2025
Resolution Adopted
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