HJRCA0027 - 104th General Assembly

CONAMEND-REDISTRICTING
Last Action
4/20/2026 - House: Assigned to Executive Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
ILCON Art. IV, Sec. 3
Synopsis As Introduced
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning the decennial redistricting of Legislative and Representative Districts. Provides that Legislative and Representative Districts shall each be drawn, in order of priority, (1) to be substantially equal in population; (2) to ensure that no citizen is denied an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of his or her choice; (3) to create, where practical, racial coalition or influence Districts; (4) to be contiguous; and (5) to the extent practicable, to be compact. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
4/17/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
4/17/2026 House Read in Full a First Time
4/17/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
4/20/2026 House Assigned to Executive Committee