MEMORIAL-JOHN M. SMITH
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 553) honoring John Mark Smith of Springfield, who died on December 15, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, recognizing his 31-year career with the Springfield Police Department, later work at the Illinois Department of Revenue, and service to his community. It was adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, as a gesture of respect for his life and legacy. As a memorial resolution, it does not create any policy changes or affect any laws or regulations.
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 by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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
Steve McClure
RRepublican
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