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Bill Status of HB6730 95th General Assembly

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Short Description: U.S. SENATE APPOINTMENT

House Sponsors
Rep. Jack D. Franks

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

10 ILCS 5/25-8

from Ch. 46, par. 25-8

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Prohibits the Governor from temporarily filling a vacancy in the office of U.S. Senator by appointment if the Governor has been arrested, charged, or indicted for a felony offense and the Governor has not been acquitted, the charge has not been dropped or dismissed, or, in the case of an arrest, there has been no charge or indictment within 30 days after the arrest. Provides that a vacancy filled by election under those circumstances is filled at the next consolidated or general election. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
12/11/2008	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks
12/15/2008	House	First Reading
12/15/2008	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

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