Bill Text: IL HB4389 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the day after Gold Star Mothers' Day as Gold Star Family Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor and commemorate the families of men and women who gave their lives while serving with the armed forces of the United States in time of war or during periods of hostilities. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2016-08-15 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0803 [HB4389 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HB4389-Engrossed.html

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HB4389 Engrossed LRB099 16089 MLM 40413 b
AN ACT concerning government.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by
changing Section 50 as follows:
(5 ILCS 490/50) (from Ch. 1, par. 3051-50)
Sec. 50. Gold Star Days Mothers Day.
(a) The Governor shall annually designate by official
proclamation the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers'
Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor and
commemorate the mothers of men and women who gave their lives
while serving with the armed forces of the United States in
time of war or during a period of hostilities.
(b) The Governor shall annually designate by official
proclamation the day after Gold Star Mothers' Day as Gold Star
Family Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to
honor and commemorate the families of men and women who gave
their lives while serving with the armed forces of the United
States in time of war or during a period of hostilities.
(Source: P.A. 96-521, eff. 1-1-10.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.