HJR CA47 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

CON AMEND-WORKERS' RIGHTS

Summary
Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no law shall be passed on or after the effective date of the Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the ability of workers to join together and collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment through a representative of their own choosing, including any law that prohibits the right of private sector employers and employees to enter into and administer union-security agreements. Allows the General Assembly to establish reasonable amendments to existing law and establish reasonable exemptions relating to collective bargaining rights. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2020 Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Committee
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Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 20, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
lower
May 18, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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