Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 2311 — SHAWNEE INDIAN RECOGNITION ACT

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Vinyard Indian Settlement of Shawnee Indians Recognition Act. Provides that the State recognizes the Vinyard Indian Settlement as a tribe of Indians. Provides that all State and federal laws, including rules and regulations, which would be applicable to the Tribe as a State-recognized tribe, shall apply to the Tribe and its members. Provides that the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for any services and benefits provided by the United States and State agencies that are otherwise available to State-recognized tribes. Provides that State agencies may adopt rules regarding benefits and services available to State-recognized tribes. Contains provisions concerning the membership roll of the Tribe. Contains legislative findings. Defines terms.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Assigned to State Government

  4. Referred to Assignments

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2311 do?
Creates the Vinyard Indian Settlement of Shawnee Indians Recognition Act. Provides that the State recognizes the Vinyard Indian Settlement as a tribe of Indians. Provides that all State and federal laws, including rules and regulations, which would be applicable to the Tribe as a State-recognized tribe, shall apply to the Tribe and its members. Provides that the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for any services and benefits provided by the United States and State agencies that are otherwise available to State-recognized tribes. Provides that State agencies may adopt rules regarding benefits and services available to State-recognized tribes. Contains provisions concerning the membership roll of the Tribe. Contains legislative findings. Defines terms.
Who sponsors SB 2311?
SB 2311 is sponsored by Dale Fowler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2311?
This bill died with 100th 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.
Where can I track SB 2311?
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