IL HJRCA0004 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 8-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-05-05 - Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that (i) the proclamation of results of each election of members of the General Assembly must take place as soon as practical after the general election, but in no case later than seven days prior to the date the General Assembly first convenes, (ii) the General Assembly shall convene each year on the first day of December (excluding Saturday and Sunday), and (iii) the General Assembly may not be in session in any general election year from the date of the general election until first day of December (excluding Saturday and Sunday), except to respond to an act of God, act of terrorism, or other imminent threat to the safety or security of the people of the State or the United States of America. Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that (i) the proclamation of results of each election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor must take place as soon as practical after the general election, but in no case later than seven days prior to the date the General Assembly first convenes in accordance with specified provisions and (ii) the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall hold office for four years beginning on first day of December (excluding Saturday and Sunday). Effective upon being declared adopted.

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Title

CONAMEND-GA/GOV TAKE OFFICE

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-05-05HouseTabled Pursuant to Rule 46
2011-02-10HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro
2011-02-10HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro
2011-01-18HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2011-01-18HouseRead in Full a First Time
2011-01-18HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson
2011-01-18HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard Morthland
2011-01-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael G. Connelly
2011-01-14HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro
2011-01-13HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Barickman
2011-01-13HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Brown
2011-01-13HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell
2011-01-13HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Chapin Rose

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