SJR CA27 Illinois Senate · 96th Regular Session

EXEC-ELECT AUDITOR GENERAL

Summary
Proposes to amend the Executive and Finance Articles of the Illinois Constitution. Adds an elected Auditor General as an officer of the executive branch of State government. Eliminates the position of Auditor General appointed by the General Assembly. Specifies the same powers and duties for the elected officer as for the appointed officer, with the addition of (i) the power of subpoena and (ii) the power to investigate all matters relating to government operations, financial or otherwise. Provides that the Auditor General is subject to oversight and audit as the General Assembly may provide by law. Effective upon being declared adopted and applies to the office of Auditor General first filled by election in 2014.
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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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
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