GURU NANAK DAY
Summary
Declares November 29, 2026 as Guru Nanak Day in the State of Illinois, its inaugural observance. Encourages all residents to honor the life and teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and to participate in observances that strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding among all people.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
lower
May 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Mussman
DDemocratic
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