LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION
- Introduced Jan 23, 2025
- In committee Jan 28, 2025
- Adopted by the House Next
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Commends Lifeway Foods, Inc. for its outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions to the State of Illinois and celebrates its dedication to excellence, innovation, and community enrichment. Expresses concerns regarding the potential acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. by Danone North America PBC and urges all stakeholders to carefully consider the potential adverse effects on the Illinois economy and…
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Commends Lifeway Foods, Inc. for its outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions to the State of Illinois and celebrates its dedication to excellence, innovation, and community enrichment. Expresses concerns regarding the potential acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. by Danone North America PBC and urges all stakeholders to carefully consider the potential adverse effects on the Illinois economy and workforce. Reaffirms a commitment to supporting Illinois-based businesses like Lifeway Foods, Inc., especially founded by immigrants drawn to the freedom of our shores and nurtured in Illinois' economic climate, whose continued success and presence are essential to the State's economic health and prosperity.
Every action
5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
- CommitteeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.
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La Shawn K. FordD Primary sponsor · District 8
All 1 cosponsor
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.