House Sponsors: BRADY-KLINGLER-LYONS,EILEEN, WINKEL, TENHOUSE AND BIGGERT. Short description: CON AMEND-COURT COMM MEMBERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the Courts Commission shall consist of 7 members appointed as follows: 2 Appellate Court Judges appointed by that Court, 2 Circuit Judges appointed by the Chief Judges of the Judicial Circuits, and 3 citizens appointed by the Supreme Court. Provides for a like number of alternates to serve if a member is disqualified. Provides for 4-year staggered terms. Allows for appeal of Commission decisions to the Supreme Court or, if a Supreme Court Judge is subject to discipline, to a Special Panel of Appellate Court Judges. Both the Judicial Inquiry Board and the Judge may appeal. Requires the Commission to adopt comprehensive rules. Makes other changes. Effective upon approval of the electors. 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