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SB 1696 - Establishes a Muslim Advisory Council - Illinois Key Vote

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Title: Establishes a Muslim Advisory Council

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a Muslim Advisory Council to the governor.

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  • Establishes the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council (Sec. 15).

  • Requires that the Council consist of 21 members appointed in the following way (Sec. 20):

    • 1 member appointed by the governor as representative of the Governor’s Office;

    • 4 members each appointed by the governor, the president of the senate, the speaker of the house, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the house, respectively; and

    • A chairperson selected from among the members by the governor.

  • Specifies that members of the Council shall serve for 2 years (Sec. 20).

  • Requires the Council to meet at least monthly and authorizes up to two public hearings annually (Sec. 25).

  • Requires the Council to release reports on its policy recommendations semi-annually (Sec. 30).

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