Bill Text: IL HJRCA0037 | 2011-2012 | 97th 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. 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. Effective upon being declared adopted, and applies upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and Treasurer elected in 2010.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-05-05 - Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46 [HJRCA0037 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-HJRCA0037-Introduced.html

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2011 and 2012 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HC0037 Introduced , by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 1
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 3
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 7
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 17
ILCON Art. V, Sec. 18
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Office of the Comptroller. 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. Effective upon being declared adopted, and applies upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and Treasurer elected in 2010.
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH 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)
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
This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being
declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois
Constitutional Amendment Act. This Constitutional Amendment
applies upon the conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and
the Treasurer elected in 2010.