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 Bill Status of HJRCA0016  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  CON AMEND-LEGISLATURE TERMS

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  5/5/2012HouseTabled 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 2012, 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 2012 and thereafter.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
  2/16/2011HouseRead in Full a First Time
  2/16/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/5/2012HouseTabled Pursuant to Rule 46

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