Bill Status of HJRCA 18   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  CON AMEND-G.A. VACANCY

House Sponsors
Rep. Mike Boland

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/2/2010HouseTabled Pursuant to Rule 46

ILCON Art. IV, Sec. 2 

Synopsis As Introduced
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the appointment of persons to fill vacancies in the office of State Senator or Representative. Provides that the vacancy is filled at the next general election if the vacancy occurs 180 or fewer days before the next general election. Provides that the vacancy is filled at a special election as provided by law if the vacancy occurs more than 180 days before the next general election. Provides that the person elected to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the term. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/13/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Boland
  2/18/2009HouseRead in Full a First Time
  2/18/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/2/2010HouseTabled Pursuant to Rule 46

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