SJR CA15 Illinois Senate · 96th Regular Session

CON AMEND-RECALL

Summary
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for elections to recall State executive branch officers, members of the General Assembly, and elected officers of units of local government, if the annual compensation of the office exceeds $21,000. Provides for successor elections to fill the vacant term of a recalled officer or member. Provides for petitions to be filed with the State Board of Elections and sets requirements for petitions. Provides for the State Board of Elections to proclaim the election and set the date. Provides for objections to petitions. Provides that the recall provisions are self-executing and judicially enforceable. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2009 Last action Jan 12, 2011
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Jan 12, 2011
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 12, 2009
Senate · Reported by committee
To Executive Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments
Mar 5, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive
Feb 10, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
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Rickey R. Hendon
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