Bill Text: IL HB1928 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that October 25 of each year is designated as the Gene "Coach Ping" Pingatore Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor the athletic accomplishments and to reflect on the legacy of Gene "Coach Ping" Pingatore. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-04 - Referred to Rules Committee [HB1928 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HB1928-Introduced.html

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1928 Introduced , by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
5 ILCS 490/73 new
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that October 25 of each year is designated as the Gene "Coach Ping" Pingatore Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor the athletic accomplishments and to reflect on the legacy of Gene "Coach Ping" Pingatore. Effective immediately.
LRB104 09490 BDA 19551 b
A BILL FOR
HB1928 LRB104 09490 BDA 19551 b
AN ACT concerning government.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by
adding Section 73 as follows:
(5 ILCS 490/73 new)
Sec. 73. Gene "Coach Ping" Pingatore Day. October 25 of
each year is designated as the Gene "Coach Ping" Pingatore
Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor the
athletic accomplishments and to reflect on the legacy of Gene
"Coach Ping" Pingatore.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.