IL HJRCA0016 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-05-05 - Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 16 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. Provides that, beginning in 2012, Representatives shall first be elected for terms of four years, then for terms of two years, and then for terms of four years. Adds that whenever a seat in the House of Representatives becomes vacant with more than 28 months remaining in the term, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment until the next general election, at which time a replacement shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the term. Provides that the General Assembly shall be a continuous body for a period beginning and ending at noon on the second Wednesday of January of consecutive odd-numbered years. Applies to the terms of Representatives elected in 2012 and thereafter.
Title
CON AMEND-LEGISLATURE TERMS
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-05 | House | Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46 |
| 2011-02-16 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2011-02-16 | House | Read in Full a First Time |
| 2011-02-16 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=16&GAID=11&DocTypeID=HJRCA&SessionID=84&GA=97 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HJRCA/09700HC0016.htm |
