House Sponsors: RYDER. Short description: HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS-JAILED Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Township Code and the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that if a highway commissioner cannot fulfill the duties of office due to imprisonment before, during, or after a criminal prosecution for a felony but before criminal sentencing, then the appointing authority may make a temporary appointment to fill the office. Provides that the temporary appointee shall hold the office for 180 days or until the imprisoned highway commissioner is released and returns to office. Provides that an appointment may be renewed or a new temporary appointee may be designated. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status