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.