MEMORIAL-BETSY JONES
Senate Resolution 731 is a memorial bill that honors Betsy Jones, an early childhood string educator and Master Teacher from Illinois who passed away on March 1, 2026. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her husband, five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Additionally, the bill directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Jones family as a gesture of sympathy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 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
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Koehler
DDemocratic
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