Loading chat...

IL HR0226

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Phelps

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the Illinois General Assembly to introduce legislation called "The Illinois Veterans Homes Protection Act"
  • Seeks to establish or amend Illinois statutes to protect all 4 current Illinois Veterans Homes and any future homes from closure or budgetary cutbacks
  • Acknowledges veterans' sacrifices and affirms their right to affordable housing with dignity during their remaining years
  • Responds to state budget pressures and bond rating decreases by prioritizing veterans home funding protection
  • Honors armed forces veterans through legislative protection of their housing facilities

Legislative Description

IL VET HOMES PROTECTION ACT

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

4/29/2015

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/23/2015
Rules3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

No bill text available