House Sponsors: ERWIN. Short description: CON AMEND-JUDICIARY-VACANCIES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that judicial vacancies in the First Judicial Circuit, including those created by the expiration of a term of office, shall be filled by appointments by the Illinois Supreme Court from nominees submitted by circuit-wide and subcircuit Judicial Nominating Commissions. Provides that Judges of the First Judicial Circuit may be retained in office by approval of Judicial Review Commissions or by approval of three-fifths of the voters at retention elections. Provides for appointment of the various commissions. Effective upon being declared adopted, and applies to vacancies occurring on or after the following July 1. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status