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 Bill Status of SB1607  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  FREEDOM TRAILS COMMISSION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. David Koehler - Doris Turner - Willie Preston - Elgie R. Sims, Jr. - Kimberly A. Lightford, Rachel Ventura, Jil Tracy, Laura M. Murphy, Meg Loughran Cappel and Lakesia Collins

House Sponsors
(Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin)

Hearings
State Government Administration Committee Hearing Apr 23 2025 2:00PM Capitol Building 122 and Virtual Room 3 Springfield, IL


Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/17/2025HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 3405/22 rep.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. 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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2/4/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/4/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/4/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  2/11/2025SenateAssigned to State Government
  2/20/2025SenateDo Pass State Government; 008-000-000
  2/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025
  3/12/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  3/12/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/18/2025SenateSecond Reading
  3/18/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025
  3/18/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
  4/3/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  4/3/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000
  4/4/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/4/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler
  4/4/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  4/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  4/9/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  4/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
  4/9/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  4/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  4/9/2025HouseArrived in House
  4/9/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  4/9/2025HouseFirst Reading
  4/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/9/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  4/10/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  4/10/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  4/17/2025HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee

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