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Summary
Proposes to amend Section 1 of Article X of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the language declaring that the State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education is not hortatory, and provides that it is the duty of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches to achieve the goals and responsibilities outlined in Article X. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2008
Last action May 4, 2008
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 25, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Marlow H. Colvin
DDemocratic
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