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 Bill Status of HB4605  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  IL CONSTIT & STATEHOOD DAY

House Sponsors
Rep. Tim Butler

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 490/195 new
5 ILCS 490/196 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that August 26th of each year is designated as Illinois Constitution Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to commemorate August 26, 1818 as the day Illinois ratified its first State Constitution. Provides that December 3rd of each year is designated as Illinois Statehood Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to commemorate December 3, 1818 as the day Illinois became the 21st State to join the Union. Provides that each year, within 10 days before Illinois Statehood Day, the Governor shall issue a proclamation announcing the recognition of Statehood Day, and designate the official events that shall be held in honor of Illinois obtaining statehood on December 3, 1818.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2018HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tim Butler
  2/7/2018HouseFirst Reading
  2/7/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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