MEMORIAL-STEPHEN E. HOFFMAN
This Senate resolution honors the memory of Stephen Eurel "Steve" Hoffman, a retired communications professional from Farmer City who passed away on February 21, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his career in journalism and his community contributions. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Hoffman's family as a gesture of sympathy. This type of memorial resolution does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an official record of recognition for a deceased individual.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Mar 5, 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
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 3, 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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