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 Bill Status of HB6278  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  DCEO-DIGITAL DIVIDE TASK FORCE

House Sponsors
Rep. Cynthia Soto

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 605/605-1020 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Digital Divide Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall conduct a study and prepare a report regarding access to computers, telecommunications technologies, and related training by disadvantaged communities. Sets forth membership. Permits the Task Force to call upon any department, agency, institution, or officer of the State or any political subdivision of the State for facilities, data, or other assistance. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide technical assistance and administrative and staffing support to the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit its report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2015. Repeals the Task Force on December 31, 2016. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/27/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Cynthia Soto
  5/27/2014HouseFirst Reading
  5/27/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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