IL HB4002 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-05-31 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the clerk of the court shall collect a juror fund fee from each plaintiff and defendant, except as otherwise specified, and that the fees shall be deposited into a County Juror Fund. Increases fees for jury service after a juror fund fee is imposed. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the Jury Act. Provides that a person summoned for jury service is not required to use specified types of leave time. Contains provisions regarding: postponement and rescheduling the service of certain jurors; limits on the service of certain jurors; circumstances under which an individual may apply to be excused from jury service; penalties for failure to attend as a juror; and other matters. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Contains severability provisions. Effective immediately.

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Title

COUNTIES CODE-JUROR FEES

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-05-31 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2009-05-28 Remains in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
2009-05-28 Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 005-004-001
2009-05-28 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote
2009-05-28 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
2009-05-28 Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed
2009-05-28 Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 25 Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; Rep. Lou Lang
2009-05-28 Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
2009-05-28 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2009
2009-03-13 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2009-03-03 Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
2009-02-26 Referred to Rules Committee
2009-02-26 First Reading
2009-02-26 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

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