SR 705 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-EARL FERGUSON

This Senate Resolution honors Earl Ferguson, a Springfield resident who passed away on April 2, 2026, and extends condolences to his family and friends. The bill formally records his life details, including his work as a welder, his hobbies, and his surviving relatives, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family as a symbol of sympathy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his death.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

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4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Doris Turner
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