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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 2311         </title>
<shortdesc>SHAWNEE INDIAN RECOGNITION ACT</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Dale Fowler</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/9/2019</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>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.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/17/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler</action>
<statusdate>1/17/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/17/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/30/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to State Government</action>
<statusdate>4/13/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/9/2019</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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