Bill Text: IL SB1689 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the month of November of each year is designated as Native American Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the contributions and influence of Native Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and innovation. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2022-12-22 - Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon [SB1689 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SB1689-Introduced.html

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102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2021 and 2022 SB1689 Introduced 2/26/2021, by Sen. Scott M. Bennett SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
5 ILCS 490/9 new
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the month of November of each year is designated as Native American Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the contributions and influence of Native Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and innovation. Effective immediately.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning commemorative dates.
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 9 as follows:
(5 ILCS 490/9 new)
Sec. 9. Native American Heritage Month. The month of
November of each year is designated as Native American
Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month
to recognize the contributions and influence of Native
Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and
innovation.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.