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SR 268

MEMORIAL-MATTHEW P. JONES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

Illinois Senate unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honoring Matthew P. Jones with all senators as co-sponsors.

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Bill Summary · SR 268

Legislative bill overview

SR 268 is a memorial resolution in the Illinois State Senate honoring Matthew P. Jones. The resolution was introduced by Senator Dave Koehler and unanimously adopted, with all senators becoming co-sponsors on the same day it was filed.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of individuals' contributions or commemorate significant people in the state's history. While non-binding and procedural in nature, such memorials create an official public record of recognition and are often adopted to honor constituents, public servants, or community leaders.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill text and specific details about Matthew P. Jones are not included in the available information, making it impossible to assess whether there was any substantive debate or disagreement
  • Memorial resolutions typically pass without controversy, as they are ceremonial in nature
  • The rapid unanimous adoption suggests consensus, though the reason for the memorial itself cannot be evaluated without additional context

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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