SR0487Introduced in the Senate
JANE GOODALL DAY
Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Declares April 3, 2026 as Jane Goodall Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the life and work of Jane Goodall, Ph.D. and the importance of conservation, sustainability, and living in peace with our environment.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
June 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate State Government Committee · February 25, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Not Voting |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Not Voting |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Be Adopted State Government; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 3, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Resolution Adopted
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
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