DATES-GOLD STAR FAMILY DAY House SponsorsRep. Steven A. Andersson-Jerry Costello, II-David Harris-Linda Chapa LaVia-Stephanie A. Kifowit, Tim Butler, Mark Batinick, Fred Crespo, Margo McDermed, Jeanne M Ives, Jehan Gordon-Booth, Sam Yingling, Jack D. Franks, Emily McAsey, Patrick J. Verschoore, Carol Sente, Martin J. Moylan, John C. D'Amico, Mike Fortner, Donald L. Moffitt, Brandon W. Phelps, Brian W. Stewart, Michael D. Unes, Christine Winger, Michael P. McAuliffe, Luis Arroyo, Avery Bourne, Katherine Cloonen, C.D. Davidsmeyer, La Shawn K. Ford, Randy E. Frese and Robert Martwick Senate Sponsors(Sen. Karen McConnaughay, Sue Rezin-Dan McConchie, Heather A. Steans, Michael E. Hastings, Wm. Sam McCann, Martin A. Sandoval, Thomas Cullerton and Laura M. Murphy) 8/15/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0803 5 ILCS 490/50from Ch. 1, par. 3051-50 Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the day after Gold Star Mothers' Day as Gold Star Family Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor and commemorate the families of men and women who gave their lives while serving with the armed forces of the United States in time of war or during periods of hostilities. Effective immediately. 1/5/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Steven A. Andersson 1/14/2016HouseFirst Reading 1/14/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II 2/11/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris 2/11/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 2/11/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 2/11/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler 2/11/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick 2/11/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 2/11/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed 2/11/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives 2/16/2016HouseAssigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emily McAsey 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico 3/2/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 3/3/2016HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 019-000-000 3/3/2016HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brian W. Stewart 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christine Winger 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katherine Cloonen 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese 3/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick 4/7/2016HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/7/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/12/2016HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 4/12/2016SenateArrive in Senate 4/12/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 13, 2016 4/13/2016SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay 4/14/2016SenateFirst Reading 4/14/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 4/27/2016SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 5/3/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin 5/3/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 5/4/2016SenateDo Pass State Government and Veterans Affairs; 006-000-000 5/4/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2016 5/10/2016SenateSecond Reading 5/10/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 11, 2016 5/12/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans 5/26/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/27/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016 5/29/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 5/29/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 5/29/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 5/29/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 5/29/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-000-000 5/29/2016HousePassed Both Houses 6/27/2016HouseSent to the Governor 8/15/2016HouseGovernor Approved 8/15/2016HouseEffective Date August 15, 2016 8/15/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0803