Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 15 R cosponsors

HJR CA36 — CONAMEND-SPECIAL ELECTION

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Provides that upon a vacancy in the General Assembly a special election shall occur no earlier than 45 days but no more than 90 days after the vacancy. Provides that if the vacancy occurs within 120 days before a general election or general primary election, the vacancy shall be filled by that election. Requires the candidates to fill the vacancy to be members of the same political party as the person who vacated the seat. Effective upon being declared adopted.

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David A. Welter

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. Read in Full a First Time

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Murphy

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  32. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Morrison

  33. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli

  34. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  35. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant

  36. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Durkin

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJR CA36 do?
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that upon a vacancy in the General Assembly a special election shall occur no earlier than 45 days but no more than 90 days after the vacancy. Provides that if the vacancy occurs within 120 days before a general election or general primary election, the vacancy shall be filled by that election. Requires the candidates to fill the vacancy to be members of the same political party as the person who vacated the seat. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Who sponsors HJR CA36?
HJR CA36 is sponsored by Jim Durkin, Terri Bryant, Dave Severin (Republican), Grant Wehrli, Thomas Morrison, Blaine Wilhour (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), Darren Bailey, Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Tom Demmer, Margo McDermed, Tim Butler, Mike Murphy, Jeff Keicher (Republican), Mark Batinick, Tom Weber (Republican), Amy L. Grant (Republican), Norine K. Hammond (Republican), Steven Reick (Republican), Keith R. Wheeler, Dan Swanson (Republican), Lindsay Parkhurst, Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Michael T. Marron, Dan Brady, Randy E. Frese, Allen Skillicorn, Michael D. Unes, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), David A. Welter, Thomas M. Bennett, Ryan Spain (Republican), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), and Charles Meier (Republican).
What is the current status of HJR CA36?
This bill died with 101st 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.
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