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IL HR0163

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Carroll

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' support for the democratic state of Israel and Illinois' Jewish population
  • Condemns anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence, citing that more than half of religious attacks in the last two years were committed against American Jews
  • Characterizes Israel as the singular beacon of liberal democracy in its region and under constant threat from neighboring attacks
  • Calls on Illinois' elected Jewish leaders to defend Israel and the Jewish population at all times, not only during periods of hateful speech
  • Directs suitable copies of the resolution be delivered to Illinois Constitutional Officers, House leadership, and Senate leadership

Legislative Description

SUPPORT ISRAEL

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

4/2/2019

Committee Referrals

State Government Administration3/12/2019
Rules3/6/2019

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