HR0364 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The past few months have shaken the confidence of Illinois' citizens in State government, and our constituents have begun to question whether State government operates in their interest or for the benefit of a few elected individuals; and

WHEREAS, Former Democrat Governor Blagojevich systematically abused his power and was subsequently removed from office, and his impeachment was an unprecedented action in Illinois history; and

WHEREAS, The pre-impeachment investigation showcased several years of damaging conduct that injured the citizens of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Substantial and meaningful change to how our State government operates is urgently needed before the citizens lose even more faith in government; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Reform Commission has issued the "100-Day Report", which is a comprehensive 88-page report on how to reform the operations of State government; and

WHEREAS, The Commission spent hundreds of hours listening to the problems and concerns of our State's citizens, and sought solutions that will improve how Illinois operates, in an attempt to lessen the probability of corrupt activities and dishonest public service; and

WHEREAS, Illinois Reform Commission Chairman Patrick Collins has expressed a willingness to discuss the Commission's findings with the General Assembly; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that, based on the significant and numerous recommendations in the "100-Day Report" and the need for all House members to consider the proposed reforms, a Committee of the Whole be convened for the purpose of considering the recommendations of the Report and hearing testimony from Chairman Collins and other members of the Commission.