Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HJRCA 23 — CON AMEND-WORKERS' RIGHTS

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  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 102nd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no law shall be passed on or after the effective date of the Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the ability of workers to join together and collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment through a representative of their own choosing, including any law that prohibits the right of private sector employers and employees to enter into and administer union-security agreements. Allows the General Assembly to establish reasonable amendments to existing law and establish reasonable exemptions relating to collective bargaining rights. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Assigned to Executive Committee

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Read in Full a First Time

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lance Yednock

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRCA 23 do?
Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no law shall be passed on or after the effective date of the Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the ability of workers to join together and collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment through a representative of their own choosing, including any law that prohibits the right of private sector employers and employees to enter into and administer union-security agreements. Allows the General Assembly to establish reasonable amendments to existing law and establish reasonable exemptions relating to collective bargaining rights. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Who sponsors HJRCA 23?
HJRCA 23 is sponsored by Lance Yednock and Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HJRCA 23?
This bill died with 102nd 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 HJRCA 23?
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