ZION-ZINNIA CAPITAL
This bill officially designates the City of Zion as the 2024 Zinnia Capital of Illinois. It recognizes the zinnia as the city's official flower and highlights its historical connection to the town's founder, Dr. John Alexander Dowie. The resolution also celebrates the flower's role in supporting local monarch butterflies and encourages residents to plant them to beautify the community. By declaring Zion the state's Zinnia Capital, the bill aims to honor the city's heritage and promote community gardening.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 17, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
4
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 17, 2024
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
May 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Be Adopted State Government; 007-000-000
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Committee
Assigned to State Government
lower
Mar 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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