HJR CA55 Illinois House · 99th Regular Session

CONAMEND-RECALL ELECTIONS

Summary
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Replaces procedures concerning the recall of the Governor with procedures concerning the recall of an executive branch officer as identified in Section 1 of Article V of the Illinois Constitution, a member of the General Assembly, or an individual holding a local elected office, including, but not limited to, mayors, village presidents, council members, school board members, community college officials, and county officials. Sets forth requirements for recall petitions and elections. Provides for a successor election to fill the vacant term of a recalled officer, member, or individual. Sets forth duties of the State Board of Elections. Provides that the new provisions are self-executing and judicially enforceable. Contains a schedule for adoption and other provisions.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2016
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2016 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 6, 2016
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 11, 2016
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Jack D. Franks
DDemocratic
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