SJR CA26 Illinois Senate · 96th Regular Session

EXEC-ABOLISH COMPTROLLER

Summary
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Office of the Comptroller. Provides that the Treasurer shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. Effective upon being declared adopted, and applies upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and Treasurer elected in 2010.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2009 Last action Jan 12, 2011
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Committee
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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 19, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Matt Murphy
RRepublican
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