SB1776 Engrossed LRB094 10987 JAM 41590 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 Illinois
9 Patriot Law.
10     (b) Governor's Regiment. There is created within the
11 Department of Military Affairs an honorary regiment of Colonels
12 to be known as the Governor's Regiment. The Governor, from time
13 to time as necessary, may appoint individuals to the Regiment
14 with the honorary title of Colonel whose accomplishments,
15 achievements, or service have contributed to the fellowship and
16 goodwill of the State of Illinois.
 
17     Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
18 becoming law.