MEMORIAL-WILLIAM N. LAWLESS
This Senate resolution honors the life of William Noel "Billy" Lawless, a businessman, rower, and advocate for immigrant rights who passed away in November 2024. The document formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences and extends sympathy to his family, friends, and community. It highlights his career as a restaurateur and his efforts to support undocumented immigrants, including his work with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights and his appearance with President Obama. Ultimately, the bill serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Nov 2024
House Passage
Nov 2024
Governor
Introduced Nov 13, 2024
Last action Nov 13, 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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Nov 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
Nov 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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