Senate Sponsors: LAUZEN. Short description: ADVISORY REFERENDA Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Illinois Advisory Referenda Act. Provides that the Governor may submit advisory referenda to the voters of Illinois to give the People of the State a voice in shaping policy. Provides that the Governor shall submit proposed referenda to the Secretary of State. Provides that the Secretary of State shall notify the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House if the Governor fails to submit an advisory referendum. Provides that the Statutory Committee on Illinois Advisory Referenda (consisting of the 4 legislative leaders) may submit advisory referenda to the voters if the Governor does not. Amends the Election Code to exempt referenda under this Act from the limitation on the number of statewide referenda per election. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status