IL HJRCA0058 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on March 9 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-02 - Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on March 9 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-02 - Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for the appointment of Supreme and Appellate Court Judges, and Circuit Judges in the First Judicial District and circuits adopting merit selection by referendum, by the Governor from nominees submitted by Judicial Nominating Commissions. Permits other Judicial Circuits to adopt by referendum a plan for merit selection of Circuit Judges. Provides that Judicial Review Commissions shall be established to decide whether appointed Judges shall be retained. Provides for Associate Judges to be phased out in the First Judicial District and in circuits adopting merit selection. Makes other changes. Effective upon approval by the electors.
Title
CONAMEND-APPOINT JUDGES
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-02 | Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46 | |
| 2010-03-23 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan | |
| 2010-03-09 | Referred to Rules Committee | |
| 2010-03-09 | Read in Full a First Time | |
| 2010-03-09 | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=58&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HJRCA&SessionID=76&GA=96 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/HJRCA/09600HC0058.htm |
