HR0043 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that a House Teen Poverty Task Force is created for the purpose of studying teen parenting, school dropout, youth homelessness, and health issues that are closely related to teen poverty; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House Teen Poverty Task Force shall consist of 4 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 4 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; the members shall be chosen to ensure geographically diverse representation; the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each designate one appointee to serve as co-chair; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House Teen Poverty Task Force shall hold at least 2 meetings at which public testimony shall be heard; additional meetings may be scheduled and activities may be added as necessary at the discretion of the co-chairs; the House Teen Poverty Task Force may use outside experts to help it staff the Task Force and research the issues; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House Teen Poverty Task Force shall submit a written report, including recommendations for steps to address teen poverty in Illinois, to all members of the General Assembly, the Governor's office, and relevant State agencies no later than November 1, 2005.