House Sponsors: DART-STEPHENS-FOWLER-FORBY-FRANKS, MURPHY, REITZ, HARTKE. Short description: LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF VALOR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Illinois Legislative Medal of Valor Act. Provides that the General Assembly shall award the Illinois Legislative Medal of Valor to current or former members of the State military forces or the United States armed forces who perform extraordinary deeds of personal bravery or self-sacrifice. Provides that any individual having personal knowledge of an act, an achievement, or exceptional service warranting the award may make a recommendation to the Adjutant General. Provides that the Adjutant General must transmit the recommendations to a 5-member panel of veterans. Provides that the panel shall make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning awarding of the medal. Provides that the medal shall be awarded upon approval of a joint resolution of the General Assembly. Provides that the Governor shall confer the medal to recipients on Veteran's Day. Provides for the design and production of the medal, a ribbon for uniform wear, and a ceremonial plaque. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status