MEMORIAL-JAMES D. BOLIN
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 608), not a policy bill. It formally honors James Dean "Jim" Bolin of Casey, Illinois, who died on January 27, 2026, by expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and community. The resolution details his life as a Casey resident, businessman (vice president of Bolin Enterprises), community leader who created local attractions like the "World's Largest Wind Chime," and devoted family man. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents - its sole purpose is to memorialize his life and legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 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 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chapin Rose
RRepublican
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