SB1484 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
SB1484

Introduced 2/20/2015, by Sen. Neil Anderson

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

5 ILCS 490/141 new

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the third Saturday in September of each year as "Preventing Lost Potential Day", to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to provide a new focus on the importance of and dedication to educate, encourage, protect, and develop our State's youth. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning government.

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

Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by adding Section 141 as follows:

(5 ILCS 490/141 new)

Sec. 141. Preventing Lost Potential Day. The third Saturday in September of each year is designated as Preventing Lost Potential Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to provide a new focus on the importance of and dedication to educate, encourage, protect, and develop our State's youth. The State of Illinois must push to allow all youth to experience life in the fullest, increasing exposure to positive community influences, and enhancing the development of a positive and confident approach to citizenship. This day shall serve as a continued symbol of the movement to make the State of Illinois the best place in the nation for youth.

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