STATE PARKS-SCOTT BENNETT

What it does

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

Amends the State Parks Designation Act. Provides that the railroad trestle bridge that is part of the Kickapoo Rail Trail and that is located at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County shall be known as the Senator Scott Bennett Memorial Bridge. Further provides that, subject to appropriation, appropriate plaques may be erected by the Department of Natural Resources in recognition of the Senator Scott Bennett Memorial Bridge.

Every action

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

1. May 21, 2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
2. May 21, 2026SenatePassed Both Houses
3. May 21, 2026HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4. May 21, 2026HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
5. Jun 18, 2026SenateSent to the Governor
6. Jun 26, 2026SenateGovernor Approved
7. Jun 26, 2026SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027
8. Jun 26, 2026SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0527

Roll calls

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

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 9 cosponsors: 7 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

• Paul FaraciD Primary sponsor · District 52
• Carol AmmonsD Floor sponsor · District 103