MAITLAND. 5 ILCS 295/2.1 new 705 ILCS 40/1.5 new 705 ILCS 40/2 from Ch. 37, par. 72.42 Amends the Judicial Vacancies Act and the Assigned Appellate Judges Salary Act. Provides that, when there is a vacancy in the office of Supreme, Appellate, or Circuit Judge, the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, may appoint a person to serve in the office. Provides that this method is the sole and exclusive method for filling a vacancy. Does not apply to the filling of the office of Associate Judge. Eliminates provisions authorizing the Supreme Court to fill certain judicial vacancies. Effective immediately. 97-02-07 S FIRST READING 97-02-07 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-02-19 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE 97-02-28 S POSTPONED 97-03-06 S POSTPONED 97-03-13 S POSTPONED 97-03-13 S COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE 97-03-15 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary