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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 2, 2024 | IL | SB 2234 | Establishes the Small Business Financing Transparency Act | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 19) |
April 17, 2024 | IL | SB 3592 | Establishes the Strengthening Community Media Act | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 13) |
April 11, 2024 | IL | SB 2770 | Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 13) |
April 11, 2024 | IL | SB 2933 | Establishes Revisions for the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act | Bill Passed - Senate (58 - 0) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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5/02 | SB 2234 | Establishes the Small Business Financing Transparency Act | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 19) |
4/17 | SB 3592 | Establishes the Strengthening Community Media Act | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 13) |
4/11 | SB 2770 | Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 13) |
4/11 | SB 2933 | Establishes Revisions for the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act | Bill Passed - Senate (58 - 0) |