SR 679 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-ELAINE E. BIRTCH

This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Elaine Evelyn Birtch, who passed away on February 15, 2026. It formally acknowledges her life and contributions, including her work as an educator, her involvement in community and church activities, and her support for the arts. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and friends and directs that a copy of the document be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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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 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Steve McClure
RRepublican
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