LITTLE PALESTINE DAY
Summary
Declares April 7, 2025 and April 7, 2026 as Little Palestine Day in the State of Illinois. Urges Illinoisans to celebrate Little Palestine Day by supporting businesses and cultural initiatives in Little Palestine and attending or hosting events showcasing the contributions of the Arab American community to the United States. Urges local schools and educational institutions to incorporate lessons about the history and contributions of the Arab American community into their curricula, promoting inclusivity and understanding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action May 31, 2025
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What changed between versions
Introduced
→
Enrolled
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was finalized as an enrolled House Resolution, changing its status from a draft to an official legislative text. The primary substantive change is a shift in tone from 'urging' the public and schools to 'inviting' them to participate, which softens the language to encourage rather than mandate action. No changes were made to the bill's scope, funding, eligibility criteria, or specific dates.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the language in three resolutions from 'urge' to 'invite' regarding public celebration, business support, and school curriculum inclusion, making the call to action more voluntary.
TECHNICAL
Updated the header to reflect the bill's final 'Enrolled' status and adjusted page numbering formatting.
Floor votes · House May 31, 2025
How they voted
78–35
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 118
May 31, 2025
D
Democratic78
98% Yea
R
Republican40
87% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Amendments
2
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted 078-035-000
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted as Amended State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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