093_SB1766 LRB093 08303 JAM 11702 b 1 AN ACT in relation to the military. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 5. The Military Code of Illinois is amended by 5 adding Section 13.5 as follows: 6 (20 ILCS 1805/13.5 new) 7 Sec. 13.5. Illinois Patriot Law. 8 (a) Short title. This Section may be cited as the 9 Illinois Patriot Law. 10 (b) Governor's Regiment. There is created within the 11 Department of Military Affairs an honorary regiment of 12 Colonels to be known as the Governor's Regiment. The 13 Governor, from time to time as necessary, may appoint 14 individuals to the Regiment with the honorary title of 15 Colonel whose accomplishments, achievements, or service have 16 contributed to the fellowship and goodwill of the State of 17 Illinois. 18 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 19 becoming law.