Illinois · House Resolution 912 · 104th General Assembly

ITALIAN BEEF DAY

HR 912 Sponsored by Rick Ryan Adopted

  1. Introduced May 18, 2026
  2. In committee May 19, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House May 20, 2026

What it does

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

Declares May 23, 2026 as Italian Beef Day in the State of Illinois. Commends this iconic sandwich as a proud symbol of the State's culinary heritage, immigrant history, and community spirit. Extends thanks to the families and proprietors of Italian beef establishments across the State of Illinois in recognition of their enduring contributions to this shared heritage. Affirms commitment to honoring the cultural and…

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Declares May 23, 2026 as Italian Beef Day in the State of Illinois. Commends this iconic sandwich as a proud symbol of the State's culinary heritage, immigrant history, and community spirit. Extends thanks to the families and proprietors of Italian beef establishments across the State of Illinois in recognition of their enduring contributions to this shared heritage. Affirms commitment to honoring the cultural and economic contributions of the restaurants, food vendors, and hardworking Illinoisans who have kept this tradition alive for generations. Extends sincere congratulations and gratitude to the creators, cast, and crew of The Bear for their extraordinary portrayal of Chicago's Italian beef culture, for shining a national and international spotlight on the State of Illinois, and for inspiring pride in the State's rich culinary and cultural identity.

Every action

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

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rick Ryan
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
  4. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  5. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  7. HouseResolution Adopted
  8. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.

All 3 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.