HONORS-ROLAND W. BURRIS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kam Buckner

The bill designates an official honorary designation in Roland W. Burris’s name to be applied to a state public asset, guiding agencies to implement signage and recognition.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 732 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Title

Honors – Roland W. Burris

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to designate or honor Roland W. Burris, recognizing his public service and contributions. The exact form of designation (e.g., naming a facility, road, or commemorative designation) is not specified in the provided brief, but the title indicates a ceremonial or honorary recognition.

Key provisions and changes

Honorary designation related to Roland W. Burris: The bill establishes recognition in the form of an official designation within the state. Typical provisions in this style of bill include:

Naming rights to a public entity (such as a roadway, bridge, park, or building) in Burris’s honor.
Instructions to state or local agencies to implement the designation and to install appropriate signage.
Effective date for when the designation takes effect, if specified.

Note: The exact nature of the designation (e.g., location, scope, signage requirements) is not provided in the summary you supplied. The bill would ordinarily specify the precise asset to be designated and any related administrative steps.

Who or what would be affected

Public entities responsible for infrastructure or public facilities that would bear the honorary designation (e.g., transportation departments, local governments, state agencies).

The general public, which would encounter the designation on signage and reference in official materials.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Kam Buckner, indicating bicameral or bipartisan support at the sponsor level in the Illinois legislature.

Legislative process: As an HR (House Resolution) bill, it would typically move through the Illinois House, possibly moving to the Senate for consideration, and would not create new laws with operative penalties or funding unless accompanied by appropriation language or regulatory directives.

Effective date: If the bill includes an effective date, it would specify when the designation takes effect and when signage or recognition should be implemented.

Potential impact

Symbolic and commemorative value recognizing Roland W. Burris’s public service and contributions.

Possible ceremonial adjustments to maps, official documents, and signage to reflect the designation.

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated unless the bill includes funding for signage or administrative implementation.

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