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IL HR0287

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/30/2019

Primary Sponsor

Chris Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares April 2019 as Financial Literacy Month in Illinois
  • Recognizes that financial literacy is essential to economic vitality and helps citizens make informed financial decisions and avoid debt and foreclosure
  • Notes Illinois per capita income of $34,196, median household income of $60,960, and poverty rate of 12.6%
  • Emphasizes that many citizens struggle with money management due to lack of financial literacy and that gaining these skills improves quality of life and benefits the economy
  • Calls for individuals to learn about investing, saving, and managing money as a shared responsibility

Legislative Description

FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nathan D. Reitz

5/30/2019

Committee Referrals

State Government Administration5/14/2019
Economic Opportunity & Equity4/24/2019
Rules4/11/2019

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