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IL SB1757

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Paul Schimpf

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Corrects statutory references throughout Illinois law from "Department of Veterans Affairs" to "Department of Veterans' Affairs" (with possessive apostrophe) for consistency and accuracy.

  • Updates camping fee provisions to provide free camping for veterans with disabilities and former prisoners of war at Illinois state park campsites without shower or electricity access.

  • Provides free camping at state parks for recently returned active duty military members for a duration equal to their service abroad or mobilization period, with application deadline of 2 years after return.

  • Changes references to "Illinois Veterans' Commission" to "Department of Veterans' Affairs" in the Viet Nam Veterans Compensation Act and Prisoner of War Bonus Act sections.

  • Updates terminology in multiple statutes including the Illinois Lottery Law, Vehicle Code, Nursing Home Care Act, and Procurement Code to use correct department title throughout.

Legislative Description

VETERANS' AFFAIRS-REFERENCES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules4/27/2017
Veterans Affairs2/28/2017
Assignments2/9/2017

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