MEMORIAL-ELISE HORTON-NEWKIRK
This is a memorial resolution (HR 589), not a policy bill. It expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences upon the death of Elise Horton-Newkirk, a retired Chicago Fire Department nurse and community member. The resolution formally mourns her passing and extends sympathy to her husband, children, parents, and extended family. It has no policy impact or affected constituents beyond this symbolic gesture of remembrance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Crawford
DDemocratic
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