Bill Status of HJRCA 42   98th General Assembly

Short Description:  CON AMEND-LEGISLATURE TERMS

House Sponsors
Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/3/2014HouseTabled 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 2016, Representatives shall first be elected for terms of four years, then for terms of two years, and then for terms of four years. Adds that whenever a seat in the House of Representatives 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. Applies to the terms of Representatives elected in 2016 and thereafter.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  2/4/2014HouseRead in Full a First Time
  2/4/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/3/2014HouseTabled Pursuant to Rule 46

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