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HR 618

MEMORIAL-WYANETTA JOHNSON

104th Regular Session Introduced by Camille Lilly

Illinois House adopts memorial resolution honoring Wyanetta Johnson through ceremonial legislative recognition without policy or budgetary effects.

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Bill Summary · HR 618

Legislative bill overview

HR 618 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives honoring Wyanetta Johnson. The bill was filed by Representative Camille Lilly and adopted as an agreed resolution on January 22, 2026.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities or state. While non-binding and without fiscal impact, they represent formal acknowledgment by the legislative body and become part of the official legislative record.

Potential points of contention

  • No substantive policy disagreement is typical for memorial resolutions, as they are largely ceremonial in nature
  • The specific accomplishments or significance of Wyanetta Johnson that warranted the memorial are not detailed in the bill summary provided
  • Memorial resolutions do not change law or allocate resources, so debate centers solely on whether the honoree merits legislative recognition

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

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