CONAMEND-SPECIAL ELECTION
Summary
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that upon a vacancy in the General Assembly a special election shall occur no earlier than 45 days but no more than 90 days after the vacancy. Provides that if the vacancy occurs within 120 days before a general election or general primary election, the vacancy shall be filled by that election. Requires the candidates to fill the vacancy to be members of the same political party as the person who vacated the seat. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 7, 2019
Last action Jan 31, 2020
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
36
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Nov 12, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 33 co-sponsors
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