LITTLE PALESTINE DAY
- Introduced Apr 1, 2025
- In committee Apr 1, 2025
- Adopted by the Senate Next
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
4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
- SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Democrats.
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Willie PrestonD Primary sponsor · District 16
All 2 cosponsors
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.