Illinois · House Resolution 717 · 104th General Assembly

SUPPORTS-CIVIC PARTIC AT 250

HR 717 Sponsored by Edgar González, Jr. Adopted

  1. Introduced Mar 9, 2026
  2. In committee Mar 18, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House May 29, 2026

What it does

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

Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence as an opportunity for reflection, inspiration, education, dialogue, and civic engagement. Encourages participation in and support of activities that examine our shared history, promote understanding of democratic principles, inspire the exchange of ideas, and strengthen civic life. Encourages and supports efforts to bolster the…

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Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence as an opportunity for reflection, inspiration, education, dialogue, and civic engagement. Encourages participation in and support of activities that examine our shared history, promote understanding of democratic principles, inspire the exchange of ideas, and strengthen civic life. Encourages and supports efforts to bolster the organizations that preserve and protect our State's archives, museums, libraries, historic sites, and community collections. Supports efforts to expand access to high-quality civics education that prepares individuals for thoughtful, constructive participation in our democracy with an understanding of the nation's founding ideals and the diverse people and communities in Illinois who have engaged, and continue to engage, in the work required to realize them.

Every action

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

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeAssigned to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
  4. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  5. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 · House State Government Administration
  6. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  7. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  8. HouseResolution Adopted

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 6, 2026 House State Government Administration State Government Administration - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Democrats.

All 2 cosponsors

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.