Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HJR CA45 — CONAMEND-REDISTRICTING

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission. Requires the Commission to adopt and file a redistricting plan with the Secretary of State by June 30 of the year following each federal decennial census. Sets forth criteria the Commission is to use in the formulation of that plan. Requires the Commission to hold public hearings regarding its proposed redistricting plans. Sets forth provisions concerning the number of votes needed for the Commission to take official action. Subject to limited exceptions, requires meetings and records of the Commission to be open to the public. Establishes a procedure for the selection of Commissioners. Establishes eligibility criteria for persons involved with the Commission's work. Provides that, if the Commission fails to adopt and file with the Secretary of State a district plan by June 30 of the year following a federal decennial census, then the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the most senior Judge of the Supreme Court who is not affiliated with the same political party as the Chief Justice shall appoint a Special Commissioner for Redistricting by July 31 of the year following the applicable federal decennial census. Requires the Special Commissioner to design and file a district plan with the Secretary of State by August 31 of that year. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. Read in Full a First Time

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Smiddy

Sponsors

  • Mike Smiddy · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mike Smiddy

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJR CA45 do?
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission. Requires the Commission to adopt and file a redistricting plan with the Secretary of State by June 30 of the year following each federal decennial census. Sets forth criteria the Commission is to use in the formulation of that plan. Requires the Commission to hold public hearings regarding its proposed redistricting plans. Sets forth provisions concerning the number of votes needed for the Commission to take official action. Subject to limited exceptions, requires meetings and records of the Commission to be open to the public. Establishes a procedure for the selection of Commissioners. Establishes eligibility criteria for persons involved with the Commission's work. Provides that, if the Commission fails to adopt and file with the Secretary of State a district plan by June 30 of the year following a federal decennial census, then the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the most senior Judge of the Supreme Court who is not affiliated with the same political party as the Chief Justice shall appoint a Special Commissioner for Redistricting by July 31 of the year following the applicable federal decennial census. Requires the Special Commissioner to design and file a district plan with the Secretary of State by August 31 of that year. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Who sponsors HJR CA45?
HJR CA45 is sponsored by Mike Smiddy.
What is the current status of HJR CA45?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HJR CA45?
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