102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2021 and 2022
SB1689

 

Introduced 2/26/2021, by Sen. Scott M. Bennett

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
5 ILCS 490/9 new

    Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the month of November of each year is designated as Native American Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the contributions and influence of Native Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and innovation. Effective immediately.


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A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning commemorative dates.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by
5adding Section 9 as follows:
 
6    (5 ILCS 490/9 new)
7    Sec. 9. Native American Heritage Month. The month of
8November of each year is designated as Native American
9Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month
10to recognize the contributions and influence of Native
11Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and
12innovation.
 
13    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
14becoming law.