House Sponsors: GRANBERG-SCHOENBERG. Short description: CON AMEND-REVENUE BILLS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning the passage of bills. Provides that after November 5, 1998, no portion of a bill may require a unit of local government or school district to expend additional public revenue unless the State appropriates the required additional funds, the bill passes by at least a three-fifths vote, the bill imposes a federal law that the unit of local government or school district would otherwise be required to meet by federal law or imposes a State or federal court order with no additional requirements imposed by the State, or the bill creates a criminal law or expands or modifies the application or enforcement of criminal law. Also applies to administrative rules, regulations, and actions absent express and specific authority by law. Does not apply to limits on the ability to raise revenue. Effective upon approval by the electors. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status