MEMORIAL-ERNIE BAUMANN
This is a memorial resolution (SR 596) honoring Ernie Baumann, a Maywood resident and founder of Maywood Fine Arts. The resolution mourns his passing and recognizes his 50-year career as a tumbling instructor, community builder, and co-founder of Maywood Fine Arts - a nonprofit serving thousands of children through accessible arts programs. It was unanimously adopted by the Illinois Senate in February 2026. As a procedural memorial, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 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
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kimberly Lightford
DDemocratic
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