HJR CA21 Illinois House · 97th Regular Session

CONAMEND-RECALL ELECTIONS

Summary
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for elections to recall State executive branch officers except for the Governor, members of the General Assembly, and elected salaried officers of units of local government. 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 in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2011
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2011 Last action May 5, 2012
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Feb 24, 2011
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Karen May
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