Bill Text: IL HJRCA0009 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Office of the Comptroller. Transfers the duties of the Comptroller to the Treasurer. Provides that the Treasurer shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. Provides that no Comptroller shall be elected in 2030 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the term of the Comptroller elected in 2026.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-04 - Referred to Rules Committee [HJRCA0009 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HJRCA0009-Introduced.html

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HC0009 Introduced , by Rep. Dan Ugaste SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 1
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 3
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 7
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 17 rep.
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 18
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Office of the Comptroller. Transfers the duties of the Comptroller to the Treasurer. Provides that the Treasurer shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. Provides that no Comptroller shall be elected in 2030 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the term of the Comptroller elected in 2026.
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE
SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the
electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general
election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption
of this resolution a proposition to amend Article V of the
Illinois Constitution by changing Sections 1, 3, 7, and 18 and
by repealing Section 17 as follows:
ARTICLE V
THE EXECUTIVE
(ILCON Art. V, Sec. 1)
SECTION 1. OFFICERS
The Executive Branch shall include a Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller
and Treasurer elected by the electors of the State. They shall
keep the public records and maintain a residence at the seat of
government during their terms of office.
(Source: Illinois Constitution.)
(ILCON Art. V, Sec. 3)
SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY

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To be eligible to hold the office of Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller or
Treasurer, a person must be a United States citizen, at least
25 years old, and a resident of this State for the three years
preceding his or her election.
(Source: Illinois Constitution.)
(ILCON Art. V, Sec. 7)
SECTION 7. VACANCIES IN OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES
If the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller
or Treasurer fails to qualify or if the his office becomes
vacant, the Governor shall fill the office by appointment. The
appointee shall hold office until the elected officer
qualifies or until a successor is elected and qualified as may
be provided by law and shall not be subject to removal by the
Governor. If the Lieutenant Governor fails to qualify or if
the his office becomes vacant, it shall remain vacant until
the end of the term.
(Source: Illinois Constitution.)
(ILCON Art. V, Sec. 17 rep.)
SECTION 17. COMPTROLLER - DUTIES (REPEALED)
The Comptroller, in accordance with law, shall maintain
the State's central fiscal accounts, and order payments into
and out of the funds held by the Treasurer.
(Source: Illinois Constitution.)

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(ILCON Art. V, Sec. 18)
SECTION 18. TREASURER - DUTIES
The Treasurer, in accordance with law, shall (i) maintain
the State's central fiscal accounts, and order payments into
and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible
for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities
deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his
or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be
prescribed by law of the Comptroller.
(Source: Illinois Constitution.)
SCHEDULE
A Comptroller shall not be elected in 2030 and thereafter.
This Constitutional Amendment otherwise takes effect upon the
conclusion of the term of the Comptroller elected in 2026.