U.S. SENATE APPOINTMENT House SponsorsRep. LaShawn K. Ford 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/25-8from Ch. 46, par. 25-8 Amends the Election Code. Provides that a vacancy in the office of U.S. Senator is filled, until the next election of U.S. Representatives, by a person selected jointly by the State executive branch constitutional officers, assembled at the call of the Governor (now, filled until that election by gubernatorial appointment). Effective immediately. 12/12/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. LaShawn K. Ford 12/15/2008HouseFirst Reading 12/15/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die