AMISTAD COMMISSION House SponsorsRep. Monique D. Davis-Calvin L. Giles-Annazette Collins-Arthur L. Turner-Charles E. Jefferson, Constance A. Howard, Lovana Jones, Marlow H. Colvin, Lisa M. Dugan and Michelle Chavez Senate Sponsors(Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Mattie Hunter) 7/21/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0285 20 ILCS 3405/22 new Amends the Historic Preservation Agency Act. Creates the Amistad Commission. Contains provisions concerning the membership and duties of the Commission. These duties include: (i) providing assistance and advice to schools within the State with respect to the implementation of education, awareness programs, textbooks, and educational materials concerned with the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country, and the contributions of African-Americans to our society; (ii) surveying and cataloging the extent and breadth of education concerning these topics; (iii) acting as a liaison to textbook publishers and others in forming a curriculum on these subjects; (iv) coordinating events and programs on slavery and related issues; and (iv) developing with the cooperation of the State Board of Education, curriculum guidelines for the teaching of information on slavery topics and issues. Authorizes the Commission to call upon any department, office, division, or agency of the State, or of any county, municipality, or school district of the State, to supply such data, program reports, and other information, personnel, and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this Act. Provides that the State Board of Education shall assist the Commission in a variety of ways, including by: (i) marketing and distributing information and materials on slavery topics to schools, and (ii) conducting at least one teacher workshop annually on slavery issues. Requires the Commission to make biannual reports on its activities to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately.Fiscal Note (Illinois Historic Preservation Agency) The cost to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency created by House Bill 383 are estimated to total $40,000.00 and would fall into two areas: (1) Travel and expense reimbursements to Commission members ($20,000.00), and (2) Staff and Administrative Costs ($20,000.00).House Amendment No. 1 Provides that the President of the Senate shall appoint 2 members of the Commission and the Minority Leader of the Senate one member. Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint 2 members of the commission and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives to appoint one member. Provides that members of the Commission may obtain reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging in accordance with the rules of the Governor's Travel Control Board.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:105 ILCS 5/27-20.4from Ch. 122, par. 27-20.4Further amends the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Act. Provides that Commission guidelines for the teaching of information on the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country, and the contributions of African-Americans to our country shall be made available to every school board. Authorizes the Commission to call upon appropriate school personnel (rather than personnel) of any department, office, municipality, or school district of the State for the discharge of Commission responsibilities and to cooperate with the Commission in accomplishing the purposes of the Act. Amends the School Code. Sets forth that the State curriculum on Black History shall include the history of the African slave trade, slavery in America, and the vestiges of slavery in this country. Provides that prepared materials made available by the State Superintendent of Education on this unit of instruction shall include the materials established by the Amistad Commission. 1/25/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Monique D. Davis 1/26/2005HouseFirst Reading 1/26/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/2/2005HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 2/9/2005HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 2/10/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/10/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed 2/10/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Calvin L. Giles 2/10/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins 2/10/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner 2/10/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 2/16/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Monique D. Davis 2/16/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 2/23/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 2/24/2005HouseMotion Filed Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 2/25/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 2/25/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 2/25/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/1/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/1/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard 3/1/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lovana Jones 3/2/2005SenateArrive in Senate 3/2/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 3, 2005 3/2/2005SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 3/3/2005SenateFirst Reading 3/3/2005SenateReferred to Rules 3/3/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 4/13/2005SenateAssigned to State Government 4/21/2005SenatePostponed - State Government 5/5/2005SenateDo Pass State Government; 007-000-000 5/5/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 10, 2005 5/9/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 5/9/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/16/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government 5/17/2005SenateSecond Reading 5/17/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2005 5/18/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 007-000-000 5/19/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/19/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/19/2005SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/19/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Lightford 5/19/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/19/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 5/20/2005HouseArrived in House 5/20/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/24/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Monique D. Davis 5/24/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/25/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government Administration Committee 5/26/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 5/26/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 5/26/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Chavez 5/26/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000 5/26/2005HousePassed Both Houses 6/24/2005HouseSent to the Governor 7/21/2005HouseGovernor Approved 7/21/2005HouseEffective Date July 21, 2005 7/21/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0285