MEMORIAL-SARA M. BERNHARD
This Senate Resolution (SR 46) is a memorial expressing condolences for Sara Marie Bernhard, a teacher, coach, and mother from Effingham, Illinois, who died on January 17, 2025. It honors her life, describing her dedication to education, family, and community, and extends the Illinois Senate's sympathy to her husband, children, parents, and extended family. The resolution was filed on January 28, 2025, referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar, and adopted by the Senate on January 29, 2025. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond honoring her legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve McClure
RRepublican
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