MEMORIAL-SHERWIN A. SWARTZ
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Sherwin A. Swartz, a former Illinois House of Representatives staff member who passed away in April 2026. It recognizes his long career as a political organizer and his significant role in helping the Chicago White Sox secure a new stadium in Illinois. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and friends and directs that a copy of the document be given to them as a symbol of sympathy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026
Last action May 7, 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
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Coffey
RRepublican
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