100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
HB4954

 

Introduced , by Rep. John Cavaletto

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
5 ILCS 490/93 new

    Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the 4th day of November of each year is designated as G.I. Bill of Rights Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day in recognition of the landmark legislation that provided benefits to World War II veterans, and would serve as the basis of future legislation to extend benefits to all who serve in the United States Armed Forces.


LRB100 19759 RJF 35033 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

HB4954LRB100 19759 RJF 35033 b

1    AN ACT concerning government.
 
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 93 as follows:
 
6    (5 ILCS 490/93 new)
7    Sec. 93. G.I. Bill of Rights Day. The 4th day of November
8of each year is designated as G.I. Bill of Rights Day, to be
9observed throughout the State as a day in recognition of the
10landmark legislation that provided benefits to World War II
11veterans, and would serve as the basis of future legislation to
12extend benefits to all who serve in the United States Armed
13Forces.