FRENCH HERITAGE MONTH/DAY
Summary
Declares March 2026 as French Heritage Month and March 20, 2026 as French Heritage Day in the State of Illinois to celebrate the linguistic and cultural heritage of French-speaking communities and to promote the values of diversity, cooperation, and cultural exchange.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted International Relations, Tourism, and Trade; 010-000-000
lower
May 14, 2026
Committee
Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade
lower
May 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jackie Haas
RRepublican
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