Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois SR813: NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES DAY
Status: Passed both chambers, May 30, 2026
Declares October 28, 2026 as Naval Station Great Lakes Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the work and history of Naval Station Great Lakes (NAVSTA Great Lakes).
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 20, 2026:
SR0813LRB104 22020 LAW 38072 r SR0813 LRB104 22020 LAW 38072 r SR0813 LRB104 22020 LAW 38072 r SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, On October 13, 1775, the United States Navy was founded when the Continental Congress agreed to supply General George Washington with an armed schooner and a sloop; and WHEREAS, The U.S. Navy has been used successfully in the American Revolution, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and WHEREAS, The U.S. Navy plays a critical role in the defense of the United States and in preserving the lives and liberties of its citizens, which it does through the placement of installations such as the Illinois-based Naval Station Great Lakes (NAVSTA Great Lakes); and WHEREAS, Opened in 1911, NAVSTA Great Lakes is the U.S. Navy's largest training installation and the home of the U.S. Navy's only boot camp, and its mission is to enable and sustain the fleet, family, and fighter by providing superior, integrated Base Operating Support for all tenant commands and elements on the installation; and WHEREAS, NAVSTA Great Lakes is located on over 1,600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, and the installation includes 1,153 SR0813- 2 -LRB104 22020 LAW 38072 r SR0813 - 2 - LRB104 22020 LAW 38072 r SR0813 - 2 …
Sponsors
- Julie A. Morrison (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- Adriane Johnson (D, 30)
- Mary Edly (I)
- Allen (I)
- Li Arellano (R, 37)
- Jason Plummer (R, 55)
Latest actions
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
- : Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
- : Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
- : Resolution Adopted
- : Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions
- : Approved for Consideration Assignments
- : Referred to Assignments
- : Filed with Secretary
Common questions
- What is SR813?
- SR813 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES DAY.
- What does SR813 do?
- Declares October 28, 2026 as Naval Station Great Lakes Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the work and history of Naval Station Great Lakes (NAVSTA Great Lakes).
- What is the status of SR813?
- Passed both chambers as of May 30, 2026. Latest action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer (May 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR813?
- Julie A. Morrison (D, 29), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR813?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=813&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114
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