Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes the requirement for each Legislative District to be divided into 2 Representative Districts. Modifies provisions concerning legislative redistricting. Provides specified requirements for each Legislative District, Representative District, and Congressional District for redistricting purposes. Replaces the current method of legislative redistricting with a 17-member Commission, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the most senior Supreme Court Justice of a different political party in accordance with specified criteria. Specifies requirements for the Commission concerning redistricting plans. Adds provisions concerning the membership of the Commission and budgetary matters related to the Commission. Provides the Supreme Court with original and exclusive jurisdiction over redistricting matters. Defines terms. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective upon being declared adopted and applicable to redistricting beginning in 2023 and to the election of General Assembly members beginning in 2024.
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Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Department of Employment Security Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Official United States Flag Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Uniform Commercial Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Sales Article.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Township Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the use of terms.