Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 99 — EARTH HOUR DAY

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Shows our support for Earth Hour in order to raise awareness about global climate change and energy efficiency, encourages all State employees to turn off all non-essential lighting in State government buildings, public schools, and public landmarks for the hour between 8:30 and 9:30 P.M. on March 28, 2009, and designates the date of March 28, 2009 as "Earth Hour Day" in the State of Illinois.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 10, 2009

  3. Be Adopted State Government and Veterans Affairs; 009-000-000

  4. Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

  • Terry Link · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Terry Link

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 99 do?
Shows our support for Earth Hour in order to raise awareness about global climate change and energy efficiency, encourages all State employees to turn off all non-essential lighting in State government buildings, public schools, and public landmarks for the hour between 8:30 and 9:30 P.M. on March 28, 2009, and designates the date of March 28, 2009 as "Earth Hour Day" in the State of Illinois.
Who sponsors SR 99?
SR 99 is sponsored by Terry Link.
What is the current status of SR 99?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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