MEMORIAL-WILLIAM E. STEWART
Senate Resolution 540 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, to honor the life and legacy of William Eugene "Bill" Stewart following his death on December 6, 2025. The resolution extends condolences to his family and recognizes his service as a Navy pilot, attorney, and longtime community leader in Kewanee, Illinois, where he practiced law for over 55 years and contributed to local organizations. This symbolic gesture has no legal effect but serves to publicly commemorate Stewart's contributions to his community and state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Neil Anderson
RRepublican
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