SCHOENBERG. ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 8 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 10 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 11 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 12 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 12.5 new Proposes to amend the Illinois Constitution to repeal provisions concerning the office of Associate Judge. Provides that Associate Judges in office on the effective date of the amendment assume the office of Circuit Judge on that date. Deletes provisions for election of Appellate and Circuit Judges and provides for their appointment by the Supreme Court. Provides for Judicial Nominating Commissions to nominate persons for appointment as Appellate and Circuit Judges. Makes other changes. Effective upon approval by the electors. 97-02-27 H READ IN FULL A FIRST TIME 97-02-27 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-02-28 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE JUD-CIVIL LAW 97-03-17 H PRIMARY SPONSOR CHANGED TO SCHOENBERG 97-07-02 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(B) RULES HRUL 99-01-12 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary