Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 2204 — NO RUNAWAY CONVENTION ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 97th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the No Runaway Convention and Single Amendment Limitation Act. Provides that no delegate from Illinois to a Convention has the authority to vote to consider or approve any proposed amendment to the United States Constitution other than the amendment authorized in the Madison Amendment (an Amendment concerning fiscal discipline, legislative transparency, and unfunded mandates). Sets forth the provisions of the Madison Amendment. Sets forth the oath and duties of an Illinois delegate.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Postponed - Executive

  4. Reported Back To Executive; 002-000-000

  5. To Executive Subcommittee on Election Law

  6. Assigned to Executive

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Lauzen

Sponsors

  • Chris Lauzen · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Chris Lauzen

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2204 do?
Creates the No Runaway Convention and Single Amendment Limitation Act. Provides that no delegate from Illinois to a Convention has the authority to vote to consider or approve any proposed amendment to the United States Constitution other than the amendment authorized in the Madison Amendment (an Amendment concerning fiscal discipline, legislative transparency, and unfunded mandates). Sets forth the provisions of the Madison Amendment. Sets forth the oath and duties of an Illinois delegate.
Who sponsors SB 2204?
SB 2204 is sponsored by Chris Lauzen.
What is the current status of SB 2204?
This bill died with 97th 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 SB 2204?
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