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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR 299          </title>
<shortdesc>PARLIAMENT/WORLDS RELIGION MTH</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. La Shawn K. Ford</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/7/2025</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<SynopsisText>     Declares the month of August 2023 as "Parliament of the World"s Religions Month" in the State of Illinois and encourages all Illinois residents to recognize the significance of the Parliament of the World's Religions and to participate in activities and events that promote interfaith dialogue and understanding. Recognizes the Parliament of the World's Religions' focus on defending freedom and human rights, the power of diversity, addressing wealth disparities, caring for the Earth, and encouraging sustainable living. Recognizes the importance of a strong interfaith movement.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>5/17/2023</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford</action>
<statusdate>5/18/2023</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>1/7/2025</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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