SB1776 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2005 and 2006
SB1776

Introduced 2/25/2005, by Sen. Chris Lauzen

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

20 ILCS 1805/13.5 new

Amends the Military Code of Illinois to create the Illinois Patriot Law. Creates within the Department of Military Affairs an honorary regiment of Colonels to be known as the Governor's Regiment. Provides that the Governor may bestow the honorary title of Colonel on individuals whose accomplishments, achievements, or service have contributed to the fellowship and goodwill of the State of Illinois. Effective immediately.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT in relation to the military.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Military Code of Illinois is amended by adding Section 13.5 as follows:

(20 ILCS 1805/13.5 new)

Sec. 13.5. Illinois Patriot Law.

(a) Short title. This Section may be cited as the Illinois Patriot Law.

(b) Governor's Regiment. There is created within the Department of Military Affairs an honorary regiment of Colonels to be known as the Governor's Regiment. The Governor, from time to time as necessary, may appoint individuals to the Regiment with the honorary title of Colonel whose accomplishments, achievements, or service have contributed to the fellowship and goodwill of the State of Illinois.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.