SR 647 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

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
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Committee
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Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
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