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IL SR0673

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Celina Villanueva

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares March 15, 2026 as Latina Heritage Day in the State of Illinois
  • Recognizes Latina women as a driving force behind Illinois' economic growth, composing the second largest group of women workers in the U.S. at over 14 million (17% of the female labor force)
  • Acknowledges the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus (ILLC), established in 2002, for supporting Latina women in legislative leadership positions
  • Ties the observance to Women's History Month (March) to celebrate cultural and historical contributions of Latinas while raising awareness of ongoing challenges
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus

Legislative Description

LATINA HERITAGE DAY

Last Action

Referred to Assignments

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/12/2026

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