# Illinois HR0716: LOUIS D. BURRELL DAY

Illinois HR0716, LOUIS D. BURRELL DAY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-05-29 (Resolution Adopted) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0716
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: LOUIS D. BURRELL DAY
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-06
- Last action: 2026-05-29, Resolution Adopted
- Sponsor: Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: state government administration
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (8 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Declares February 2, 2026 as "Louis D. Burrell Day" in the State of Illinois in honor of his extraordinary lifetime of contributions and the legacy he continues to build. Wishes Louis Burrell a happy 88th birthday. Encourages the members of the Illinois House of Representatives to observe Louis D. Burrell Day by celebrating the vital role of educators, builders, advocates, and elders whose service strengthens communities and inspires future generations.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Suzanne M. Ness (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-13 | House | Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; | pass | 8 | 0 |   |

## Actions (7)

- 2026-05-29: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-05-29: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness (House)
- 2026-05-14: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-05-13: Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000 (House)
- 2026-04-27: Assigned to State Government Administration Committee (House)
- 2026-03-18: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0716.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0716.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0716-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).