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| | 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
HB1075 Introduced 1/9/2025, by Rep. Daniel Didech SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
| | | Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that, in accordance with the official day recognized by the government of the Republic of India, the 15th day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika is designated as Diwali Day, to be observed throughout the State by the many Illinoisans who celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, as a day of thanksgiving and reflection. |
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| | HB1075 | | LRB104 03072 BDA 13090 b |
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| 1 | | AN ACT concerning government.
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| 2 | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, |
| 3 | | represented in the General Assembly:
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| 4 | | Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by |
| 5 | | adding Section 197 as follows:
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| 6 | | (5 ILCS 490/197 new) |
| 7 | | Sec. 197. Diwali Day. In accordance with the official day |
| 8 | | recognized by the government of the Republic of India, the |
| 9 | | 15th day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika is designated |
| 10 | | as Diwali Day, to be observed through the State by the many |
| 11 | | Illinoisans who celebrate Diwali, also known as the festival |
| 12 | | of lights, as a day of thanksgiving and reflection. |