Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4347 — STATE CAPITOL BUILDING STATUES

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides for the acquisition and placement of statues depicting: (1) President Ronald W. Reagan; (2) President Barack H. Obama; (3) Governor James R. Thompson; (4) Mayor of Chicago Harold Washington; (5) State Treasurer and Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka; (6) State Representative and Illinois labor union leader Reuben G. Soderstrom; (7) civil rights activist Rosa Parks; and (8) Jean Baptiste Point du Sable on the grounds of the State Capitol Building. Provides that the Architect of the Capitol may provide for the design and fabrication of the statues, or may otherwise acquire, using funds collected for such purpose or a statue donated to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, a suitable statue for placement. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to take actions necessary to provide for the placement and unveiling of the statues within specified periods of time. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to issue a report to the Governor and General Assembly detailing his or her actions in acquiring and placing the statues. Provides that the Capitol Restoration Trust Fund shall contain separate accounts for the deposit of funds donated for the payment of expenses associated with the placement of the statues. Provides that the separate accounts may accept deposits from any source, whether private or public, and may be appropriated only for use by the Architect of the Capitol for expenses associated with the acquisition, placement, and maintenance of the statues.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Executive Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett

Sponsors

  • Thomas M. Bennett · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Thomas M. Bennett

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4347 do?
Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides for the acquisition and placement of statues depicting: (1) President Ronald W. Reagan; (2) President Barack H. Obama; (3) Governor James R. Thompson; (4) Mayor of Chicago Harold Washington; (5) State Treasurer and Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka; (6) State Representative and Illinois labor union leader Reuben G. Soderstrom; (7) civil rights activist Rosa Parks; and (8) Jean Baptiste Point du Sable on the grounds of the State Capitol Building. Provides that the Architect of the Capitol may provide for the design and fabrication of the statues, or may otherwise acquire, using funds collected for such purpose or a statue donated to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, a suitable statue for placement. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to take actions necessary to provide for the placement and unveiling of the statues within specified periods of time. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to issue a report to the Governor and General Assembly detailing his or her actions in acquiring and placing the statues. Provides that the Capitol Restoration Trust Fund shall contain separate accounts for the deposit of funds donated for the payment of expenses associated with the placement of the statues. Provides that the separate accounts may accept deposits from any source, whether private or public, and may be appropriated only for use by the Architect of the Capitol for expenses associated with the acquisition, placement, and maintenance of the statues.
Who sponsors HB 4347?
HB 4347 is sponsored by Thomas M. Bennett.
What is the current status of HB 4347?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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