Proponents and Opponents of a 2010 Constitutional Convention

 

 

Proponents

 

The following groups support a constitutional convention in 2010:

 

Citizens for Fair Assessments and Taxes

Illinois Association of School Boards

Illinois Citizens Coalition

United Power for Action and Justice

 

 

Opponents

 

The following groups oppose a constitutional convention in 2010:

 

Illinois Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives

Illinois Business Roundtable

Illinois Civil Justice League

Illinois Education Association

Illinois Federation of Teachers

 

Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois

Teachers' Retirement System

 

 

Others

 

Voices for Illinois Children has stated that it is not taking a position on whether to call a convention.

 

League of Women Voters of Illinois is deciding whether to support a constitutional convention.

 

Illinois AFL-CIO opposed 2007 House Resolution 25, which urged the electorate to support a 2008 Constitutional Convention.

 

 

Last modified:  May 2, 2008