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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR 17           </title>
<shortdesc>RULES-AMEND</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Patrick Windhorst</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/28/2025</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<SynopsisText>     Amends Rule 59. Provides that, when a bill or resolution has at least 5 co-sponsors from the majority caucus and at least 5 co-sponsors from the minority caucus, the Chairperson shall (i) schedule a hearing for the bill or resolution pursuant to Rule 21, (ii) allow the Principal Sponsor or other authorized member an opportunity at a hearing to present the bill for testimony and discussion, and (iii) schedule a hearing for the bill or resolution pursuant to Rule 21 when the Chairperson shall place the bill or resolution before the committee for a vote on a reporting motion authorized by Rule 22(a). Provides that committee consideration of the bill or resolution must occur on or before the applicable committee reporting deadline established pursuant to Rule 9.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/9/2025</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst</action>
<statusdate>1/28/2025</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</actions>
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