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Introduced
08/16/2019
08/16/2019
In Committee
10/17/2019
10/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that Juneteenth National Freedom Day shall be observed on June 19 of each year as a holiday throughout the State (currently, not a holiday and is observed on the third Saturday of June of each year). Provides that when June 19 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a holiday.
AI Summary
This bill amends several Illinois state laws to designate Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a state holiday observed on June 19 of each year. Previously, Juneteenth was observed on the third Saturday of June, but this bill changes it to a fixed date holiday. The bill also specifies that when June 19 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the holiday. Additionally, the bill updates the Election Code, Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a recognized state holiday.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/17/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3867&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 | 08/17/2019 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB3867.htm | 08/17/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/PDF/10100HB3867.pdf | 08/17/2019 |
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