Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SR 649 — NORTH KOREAN RIGHTS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 98th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Expresses solidarity with the North Korean refugees in their quest for relief from hunger and persecution. Applauds United States Secretary of State John Kerry's initiative for taking steps toward the development of a framework for the resumption of talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and articulates support for development of a Human Rights and Democracy program that includes meaningful cultural and educational exchanges with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Calls upon President Barack Obama to appoint a special envoy for human rights in North Korea and implores Congress to take a leadership role in forming an international framework for resettlement of North Korean refugees both here and abroad.

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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

  • Iris Y. Martinez · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Iris Y. Martinez

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 649 do?
Expresses solidarity with the North Korean refugees in their quest for relief from hunger and persecution. Applauds United States Secretary of State John Kerry's initiative for taking steps toward the development of a framework for the resumption of talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and articulates support for development of a Human Rights and Democracy program that includes meaningful cultural and educational exchanges with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Calls upon President Barack Obama to appoint a special envoy for human rights in North Korea and implores Congress to take a leadership role in forming an international framework for resettlement of North Korean refugees both here and abroad.
Who sponsors SR 649?
SR 649 is sponsored by Iris Y. Martinez.
What is the current status of SR 649?
This bill died with 98th 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 SR 649?
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