ILLINOIS BACON DAY
This bill designates May 1, 2024, as Illinois Bacon Day to honor the state's culinary heritage. It is a commemorative resolution that directly affects the general public by encouraging them to enjoy bacon on that specific date. The measure does not create new laws, regulations, or funding, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate a popular food item. Once passed by both legislative chambers, it establishes an official state observance without imposing any legal requirements or changes to government operations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 1, 2024
Last action May 25, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
6
Committee
7
May 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted Both Houses
lower
May 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
lower
May 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 State Government Administration Committee; Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
lower
May 24, 2024
Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
lower
May 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 1, 2024
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
May 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Be Adopted Agriculture; 012-000-000
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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