The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. Michael Halpin (D-72) on March 6, "states support for veterans currently struggling with mental illness and thoughts of suicide and encourages the State of Illinois to create a memorial for veterans who have died of suicide to be included at Oak Ridge Cemetery," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representatives also co-sponsored the bill: Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-84), Sue Scherer (D-96), Lance Yednock (D-76) and Jerry Costello, II (D-116).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through April 2.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
April 2
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock
April 2
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
April 2
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
April 2
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
April 2
House
Resolution Adopted
March 21
House
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
March 19
House
Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee
March 12
House
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
March 7
House
Referred to Rules Committee
March 6
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Halpin
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