LITTLE PALESTINE DAY

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Declares April 7, 2025 and April 7, 2026 as Little Palestine Day in the State of Illinois. Urges Illinoisans to celebrate Little Palestine Day by supporting businesses and cultural initiatives in Little Palestine and attending or hosting events showcasing the contributions of the Arab American community to the United States. Urges local schools and educational institutions to incorporate lessons about the history and contributions of the Arab American community into their curricula, promoting inclusivity and understanding.

Every action

15 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Apr 29, 2025CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
2. May 7, 2025CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote · House State Government Administration
3. May 7, 2025CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted as Amended State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000 · House State Government Administration
4. May 8, 2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
5. May 8, 2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
6. May 31, 2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
7. May 31, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
8. May 31, 2025HouseResolution Adopted 078-035-000

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.

• Lisa DavisD Primary sponsor · District 32