Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 503 — STATE HOLIDAY-OBAMA BIRTHDAY

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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Summary

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates President Barack Obama's date of birth, August 4, as a legal holiday on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of him. Includes that when the day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Barack Obama's birthday as a holiday. Effective immediately.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 503 now officially designate August 4, the birthday of President Barack Obama, as a legal holiday in Illinois. This change is significant because it allows for ceremonies and commemorations to take place on this day, recognizing Obama's contributions. Additionally, when August 4 falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday. This amendment not only honors a prominent figure but also could boost local celebrations and activities related to the holiday.

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*LRB10006126SMS16158b* HB0503 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2018 HB0503 by Rep.
HB0503 Engrossed LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b AN ACT concerning government.
Sonya M.
Harper SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 490/61 new ILCS 5/1-6 ILCS 500/15-45 ILCS 5/24-2 from Ch.
122, par.
24-2 ILCS 630/17 from Ch.
17, par.
2201 Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act.
Designates President Barack Obama's date of birth, August 4, as a legal holiday on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of him.
Includes that when the day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Barack Obama's birthday as a holiday.
Effective immediately.
LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b FISCAL NOTE ACT STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR HB0503 LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b AN ACT concerning government.
(a) If the first or last day fixed by law to do any act required or allowed by this Code falls on a State holiday or a Saturday or a Sunday, the period shall extend through the first business day next following the day otherwise fixed as the HB0503 - 2 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b first or last day, irrespective of whether any election authority or local election official conducts business on the State holiday, Saturday, or Sunday.
(a) If the first or last day fixed by law to do any act required or allowed by this Code falls on a State holiday or a Saturday or a Sunday, the period shall extend through the first business day next following the day otherwise fixed as the HB0503 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b first or last day, irrespective of whether any election authority or local election official conducts business on the State holiday, Saturday, or Sunday.
(30 ILCS 500/15-45) HB0503 - 3 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b Sec.
(30 ILCS 500/15-45) HB0503 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b Sec.
(a) Teachers shall not be required to teach on Saturdays, nor, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section, shall teachers or other school employees, other than HB0503 - 4 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b noncertificated school employees whose presence is necessary because of an emergency or for the continued operation and maintenance of school facilities or property, be required to work on legal school holidays, which are January 1, New Year's Day;
(a) Teachers shall not be required to teach on Saturdays, nor, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section, shall teachers or other school employees, other than HB0503 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b noncertificated school employees whose presence is necessary because of an emergency or for the continued operation and maintenance of school facilities or property, be required to work on legal school holidays, which are January 1, New Year's Day;
HB0503 - 5 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b (1) the person or persons honored by the holiday are recognized through instructional activities conducted on that day or, if the day is not used for student attendance, on the first school day preceding or following that day;
HB0503 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b (1) the person or persons honored by the holiday are recognized through instructional activities conducted on that day or, if the day is not used for student attendance, on the first school day preceding or following that day;
School boards shall include instruction relative HB0503 - 6 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b to commemorated persons, activities, or events on the commemorative holiday or at any other time during the school year and at any point in the curriculum when such instruction may be deemed appropriate.
School boards shall include instruction relative HB0503 Engrossed - 6 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b to commemorated persons, activities, or events on the commemorative holiday or at any other time during the school year and at any point in the curriculum when such instruction may be deemed appropriate.
HB0503 - 7 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b the first day of January (New Year's Day);
HB0503 Engrossed - 7 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b the first day of January (New Year's Day);
(b) Any bank doing business within this State may select any one day of the week to remain closed on a regular basis upon adoption of a resolution by the board of directors of such HB0503 - 8 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b bank designating the day selected and upon filing and publishing a copy of such resolution as hereinafter required.
(b) Any bank doing business within this State may select any one day of the week to remain closed on a regular basis upon adoption of a resolution by the board of directors of such HB0503 Engrossed - 8 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b bank designating the day selected and upon filing and publishing a copy of such resolution as hereinafter required.
(c) If an occasion arises when a state bank wishes to remain closed on a particular day, other than a day on which the bank has selected to remain closed on a regular basis as provided in this Section, such state bank may remain closed on such an occasion after first sending to the Commissioner a copy of a resolution adopted by the board of directors authorizing the bank to remain closed on such occasion and notice of the intent to remain closed on such occasion shall be conspicuously posted in the lobby of the main banking office and any branches HB0503 - 9 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b of such bank for at least 3 weeks in advance of such occasion.
(c) If an occasion arises when a state bank wishes to remain closed on a particular day, other than a day on which the bank has selected to remain closed on a regular basis as provided in this Section, such state bank may remain closed on such an occasion after first sending to the Commissioner a copy of a resolution adopted by the board of directors authorizing the bank to remain closed on such occasion and notice of the intent to remain closed on such occasion shall be conspicuously posted in the lobby of the main banking office and any branches HB0503 Engrossed - 9 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b of such bank for at least 3 weeks in advance of such occasion.
HB0503 - 10 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b (f) Nothing in this Act shall in any manner affect the validity of, or render void or voidable, the payment, certification, or acceptance of a check or other negotiable instrument, or any other transaction by a bank in this State, because done or performed on any Saturday, Sunday, holiday, or any day selected by a bank to remain closed, or during any time other than regular banking hours;
HB0503 Engrossed - 10 - LRB100 06126 SMS 16158 b (f) Nothing in this Act shall in any manner affect the validity of, or render void or voidable, the payment, certification, or acceptance of a check or other negotiable instrument, or any other transaction by a bank in this State, because done or performed on any Saturday, Sunday, holiday, or any day selected by a bank to remain closed, or during any time other than regular banking hours;
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  7. Placed on Calendar - Consideration Postponed

  8. Third Reading - Consideration Postponed

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick

  11. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  12. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  28. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

  29. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  30. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  31. Second Reading - Standard Debate

  32. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate

  33. Do Pass / Standard Debate State Government Administration Committee; 004-003-000

  34. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  35. Referred to Rules Committee

  36. First Reading

  37. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 4 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4300
Total 4300
% of votes cast 57%43%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Mitchell, Christian L — Yea
Willis, Kathleen — Yea
Riley, Al — Yea
Yingling, Sam — Yea
Jimenez, Sara W — Nay
Bourne, Avery — Nay
Pritchard, Robert W — Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 503 do?
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates President Barack Obama's date of birth, August 4, as a legal holiday on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of him. Includes that when the day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Barack Obama's birthday as a holiday. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 503?
HB 503 is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 503?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.
Where can I track HB 503?
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