SJR CA2 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

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. No Comptroller shall be elected in 2018 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2014 or 2016.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 19, 2016
Senate · Reported by committee
Postponed - Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments
Apr 14, 2016
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments
Feb 3, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Kwame Raoul
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