SB1689 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

  
  
 

 
102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2021 and 2022
SB1689
 
Introduced 2/26/2021, by Sen. Scott M. Bennett
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 

 
5 ILCS 490/9 new

     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.
  


LRB102 16024 RJF 21396 b

 
 
A BILL FOR
 

  
SB1689LRB102 16024 RJF 21396 b


  
1    AN ACT concerning commemorative dates.
  
 
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 9 as follows:
 
6    (5 ILCS 490/9 new)
7    Sec. 9. Native American Heritage Month. The month of 
8November of each year is designated as Native American 
9Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month 
10to recognize the contributions and influence of Native 
11Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and 
12innovation.
 
 
13    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
14becoming law.