COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE
Summary
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, honors the memory of the victims, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of the Cambodian American community in Illinois and beyond. Celebrates the work of artists, educators, and cultural leaders, including Anida Yoeu Ali, Master Yary Livan, Narath Tan, Monirith Chhea, and Charya Burt, who continue to shape a living legacy of remembrance, cultural identity, and healing. Honors the advocacy of Laura Ouk, the community leadership of Kompha Seth, and the historic public service of Khemarey Khoeun whose contributions exemplify the Cambodian American community's commitment to justice, healing, and equity.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2025
Last action May 1, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jen Gong-Gershowitz
DDemocratic
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