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 Bill Status of HB6960  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  COMM ON FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

House Sponsors
Rep. Tom Cross

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Act. Provides that the Commission shall consist of 18 voting members. Sets forth the appointment of the members. Requires the Commission to make recommendations to assist the State in reducing State spending and to balance the State's budget. Provides that, within 60 days after the effective date of the Act, the Commission must submit its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that, if the Commission adopts the report by a three-fifths vote, then the General Assembly must, within 14 days after the report is filed by the Commission, vote on whether to accept the report by the adoption of a resolution. Abolishes the Commission on the day after the Commission submits its report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/5/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross
  1/5/2011HouseFirst Reading
  1/5/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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