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State of Illinois
2021 and 2022
SB1689 Introduced 2/26/2021, by Sen. Scott M. Bennett SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
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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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| | SB1689 | | LRB102 16024 RJF 21396 b |
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| 1 | | AN ACT concerning commemorative dates.
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| 2 | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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| 3 | | represented in the General Assembly:
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| 4 | | Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by |
| 5 | | adding Section 9 as follows:
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| 6 | | (5 ILCS 490/9 new) |
| 7 | | Sec. 9. Native American Heritage Month. The month of |
| 8 | | November of each year is designated as Native American |
| 9 | | Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month |
| 10 | | to recognize the contributions and influence of Native |
| 11 | | Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and |
| 12 | | innovation.
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| 13 | | Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon |
| 14 | | becoming law.
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