Date	Chamber	Action
5/4/2008	House	Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46

ILCON Art. IV, Sec. 2

ILCON Art. IV, Sec. 5

Synopsis As Introduced
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, beginning in 2012, in each ten-year period, Senators shall be divided into two groups. Provides that Senators in the first group shall first be elected for terms of six years and then for terms of four years. Provides that Senators in the other group shall first be elected for terms of four years and then for terms of six years. Provides that, beginning in 2012, Representatives shall first be elected for terms of four years, then for terms of two years, and then for terms of four years. Provides that whenever a seat in either house becomes vacant with more than 28 months remaining in the term, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment until the next general election, at which time a replacement shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the term. Provides that the General Assembly shall be a continuous body for a period beginning and ending at noon on the second Wednesday of January of consecutive odd-numbered years. Specifies that Senators and Representatives elected in 2010 shall serve two-year terms. Effective upon being declared adopted. Applies to the election of General Assembly members in 2010 and thereafter; does not affect the terms of members elected before 2010.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/15/2008	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne Bassi
2/25/2008	House	Read in Full a First Time
2/25/2008	House	Referred to Rules Committee
5/4/2008	House	Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46

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