Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Makes a technical change. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for elections to recall State executive branch officers and members of the General Assembly. 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.
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for elections to recall State executive branch officers and members of the General Assembly. 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.
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Requires that a bill, amendment, or resolution (i) that is sponsored by at least 16 Representatives must be voted on by a committee of the House of Representatives or (ii) that is sponsored by at least 8 Senators must be voted on by a committee of the Senate. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Urges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to cooperate and coordinate with the Illinois Greenways and Trails Commission in order to develop a model heritage water trail plan as well as national heritage waterways and other high quality recreational waterway trails and recreational opportunities.
Congratulates Michael Hulvey, general manager of Neuhoff Communication Danville, on being named the AMBUCS First Citizen.
Congratulates the players and coaches of the Salt Fork Storm varsity boys basketball team for winning the IHSA Class 1A State basketball championship.
Mourns the death of Lafayette Shaw of Danville.
Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Provides that members of the public have the right to use public waters, as described in the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act, for the noncommercial use of watercraft.
Amends the School Code. In provisions regarding the waiver or modification of mandates within the School Code and rules, provides that any request disapproved by the State Board of Education may be appealed through an appeals advisory committee, which makes recommendations for action to the State Superintendent of Education (now, an applicant may appeal to the General Assembly). Removes provisions that allow the General Assembly to disapprove requests. Effective immediately.
