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Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force Act. Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall develop a statewide plan to connect existing local projects and new projects to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois while creating new educational and tourism opportunities for the State. Establishes the membership of the Task…
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Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force Act. Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall develop a statewide plan to connect existing local projects and new projects to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois while creating new educational and tourism opportunities for the State. Establishes the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force. Provides that all members of the Task Force shall be appointed within 30 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research, existing infrastructure and projects, best practices, and effective interventions to formulate recommendations. Provides that the Task Force shall prepare a report detailing the Task Force's findings and recommendations and needed resources. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before July 1, 2024. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved, and the Act is repealed, on January 1, 2025.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
CommitteeAssigned to State Government · Senate State Government
CommitteeDo Pass State Government; 009-000-000 · Senate State Government
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2023
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** March 24, 2023
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
HouseArrived in House
HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Matt Hanson
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
CommitteeAssigned to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 · House State Government Administration
