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Legislative Committees

Executive Subcommittee on Cannabis

Illinois Senate Committee

Parent Committee: Executive Committee

Sen. Kimberly Lightford
(Democratic-IL 4) Chair

Sen. Cristina Castro
(Democratic-IL 22) Vice Chair

Sen. John Curran
(Republican-IL 41) Member