CONAMEND-APPOINT JUDGES
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HJR CA58 — CONAMEND-APPOINT JUDGES
Last action — Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46
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Died in session
This bill died with 96th 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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Summary
Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for the appointment of Supreme and Appellate Court Judges, and Circuit Judges in the First Judicial District and circuits adopting merit selection by referendum, by the Governor from nominees submitted by Judicial Nominating Commissions. Permits other Judicial Circuits to adopt by referendum a plan for merit selection of Circuit Judges. Provides that Judicial Review Commissions shall be established to decide whether appointed Judges shall be retained. Provides for Associate Judges to be phased out in the First Judicial District and in circuits adopting merit selection. Makes other changes. Effective upon approval by the electors.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Tabled Pursuant to Rule 46
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Read in Full a First Time
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
Sponsors
- Elizabeth Coulson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Elizabeth Coulson
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HJR CA58 do?
- Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for the appointment of Supreme and Appellate Court Judges, and Circuit Judges in the First Judicial District and circuits adopting merit selection by referendum, by the Governor from nominees submitted by Judicial Nominating Commissions. Permits other Judicial Circuits to adopt by referendum a plan for merit selection of Circuit Judges. Provides that Judicial Review Commissions shall be established to decide whether appointed Judges shall be retained. Provides for Associate Judges to be phased out in the First Judicial District and in circuits adopting merit selection. Makes other changes. Effective upon approval by the electors.
- Who sponsors HJR CA58?
- HJR CA58 is sponsored by Elizabeth Coulson.
- What is the current status of HJR CA58?
- This bill died with 96th 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 CA58?
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