Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HJR CA5 — CON AMEND-ABOLISH LT GOVERNOR

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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 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the office of Lieutenant Governor, beginning with the term of office otherwise commencing in 2019. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. Read in Full a First Time

  17. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David McSweeney

Sponsors

  • David McSweeney · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • David McSweeney

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJR CA5 do?
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the office of Lieutenant Governor, beginning with the term of office otherwise commencing in 2019. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Who sponsors HJR CA5?
HJR CA5 is sponsored by David McSweeney.
What is the current status of HJR CA5?
This bill died with 100th 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 CA5?
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