JERRY BUTLER DAY
This bill (SR 149) is a commemorative resolution designating March 12, 2025, as "Jerry Butler Day" in Illinois. It honors Jerry Butler, a renowned soul singer (known as "Iceman"), former Cook County Board member, and health care advocate who passed away on February 20, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and commemorates his legacy in music and public service. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mattie Hunter
DDemocratic
Co
Kimberly Lightford
DDemocratic
Co
Sara Feigenholtz
DDemocratic
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