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 Bill Status of SB3079  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  U.S. SENATOR SPECIAL ELECTION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Matt Murphy

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/2A-3from Ch. 46, par. 2A-3
10 ILCS 5/25-8from Ch. 46, par. 25-8


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a vacancy in the office of U.S. Senator shall be filled at a special election, rather than by temporary gubernatorial appointment, when the vacancy occurs more than one year before the next general election. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  12/16/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Matt Murphy
  12/16/2008SenateFirst Reading
  12/16/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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