Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 8 D cosponsors

SR 487 — JANE GOODALL DAY

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced October 28, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill designates a day to honor Jane Goodall's contributions to conservation.

This bill establishes a specific day to recognize Jane Goodall for her work in wildlife conservation and environmental awareness. It highlights her influence on understanding animal behavior and the importance of protecting nature.

Summary

The bill establishes a designated day to honor Jane Goodall and her contributions to wildlife conservation and environmental awareness. It serves to recognize her impact on the understanding of animal behavior and the importance of protecting the natural world.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  5. Resolution Adopted

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 3, 2026

  9. Be Adopted State Government; 008-000-000

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  11. Assigned to State Government

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

State Government

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2001
Democrat 6001
Total 8002
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea

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Subjects

environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 487 do?
The bill establishes a designated day to honor Jane Goodall and her contributions to wildlife conservation and environmental awareness. It serves to recognize her impact on the understanding of animal behavior and the importance of protecting the natural world.
Who sponsors SR 487?
SR 487 is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), and Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 487?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced October 28, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SR 487?
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