GOLD STAR FAMILY DAY Senate SponsorsSen. Karen McConnaughay-Thomas Cullerton-John F. Curran, David Koehler and Mattie Hunter House Sponsors(Rep. Steven A. Andersson-Linda Chapa LaVia-Jerry Costello, II-Michael Halpin, Deb Conroy, Katie Stuart, Sam Yingling, Daniel Swanson, Michael D. Unes, Ann M. Williams, Michael P. McAuliffe, John C. D'Amico, Natalie Phelps Finnie, La Shawn K. Ford, Randy E. Frese and Brian W. Stewart) 8/17/2018SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0941 5 ILCS 490/50from Ch. 1, par. 3051-50Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the day before (currently, 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 a period of hostilities. Effective immediately. 2/16/2018SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Karen McConnaughay 2/16/2018SenateFirst Reading 2/16/2018SenateReferred to Assignments 2/27/2018SenateAssigned to Veterans Affairs 3/13/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 3/13/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran 3/14/2018SenateDo Pass Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000 3/14/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 10, 2018 4/10/2018SenateSecond Reading 4/10/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2018 4/18/2018SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 4/18/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 4/18/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 4/18/2018HouseArrived in House 4/18/2018HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Steven A. Andersson 4/19/2018HouseFirst Reading 4/19/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/26/2018HouseAssigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee 5/8/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy 5/8/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 5/8/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling 5/10/2018HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 009-000-000 5/10/2018HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2018HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2018HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin 5/18/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brian W. Stewart 5/18/2018HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jerry Costello, II 5/18/2018HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Michael Halpin 5/21/2018HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin 5/21/2018HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II 5/21/2018HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jerry Costello, II 5/21/2018HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-000-000 5/21/2018SenatePassed Both Houses 6/19/2018SenateSent to the Governor 8/17/2018SenateGovernor Approved 8/17/2018SenateEffective Date August 17, 2018 8/17/2018SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0941