The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) on March 6, "encourages Illinoisans to recognize milkweed and let it grow as a conservation practice to positively affect the monarch butterfly population," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representatives also co-sponsored the bill: Darren Bailey (R-109), Randy E. Frese (R-94), Barbara Hernandez (D-83), Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24), Jeff Keicher (R-70), Katie Stuart (D-112) and Karina Villa (D-49).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through April 2.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
April 9
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
April 2
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa
April 2
House
Resolution Adopted
March 27
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
March 27
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
March 21
House
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
March 20
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey
March 20
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
March 19
House
Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee
March 14
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
March 12
House
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
March 7
House
Referred to Rules Committee
March 6
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier
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