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IL HR0780

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rich Brauer

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2014 as Financial Literacy Month in the State of Illinois
  • Acknowledges that financial literacy is essential to economic vitality, with Illinois per capita income at $29,519 and median household income at $56,853
  • Notes that 13.7% of Illinois residents live below the poverty level and many lack financial knowledge leading to debt and foreclosure
  • Defines financial literacy as "the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial wellbeing" per the 2008 President's Advisory Council
  • Recognizes that financial literacy skills improve quality of life, provide success in communities, and benefit the broader economy

Legislative Description

FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

3/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions2/20/2014
Rules2/4/2014

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