HR0671 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 101st General Assembly are amended by adding Rule 9.5 as follows:

(House Rule 9.5 new)

9.5. Memorial Day.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of these Rules to the contrary, the Speaker shall not convene the House in regular or perfunctory session after 4:00 p.m. on the day before Memorial Day or before 4:00 p.m. on Memorial Day.

(b) On a regular session day reasonably close to Memorial Day, the Speaker shall include in the business on the Daily Calendar for that session a remembrance ceremony for Memorial Day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.

(c) This Rule may not be suspended.