96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
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Introduced 2/5/2009, by Rep. Rosemary Mulligan
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		



















ILCON Art. IV, Sec. 16 new








    Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution.  Prohibits the General Assembly from voting on final passage of any appropriations bill unless the bill has been filed or last amended, whichever is later, at least 7 calendar days prior to the vote.  Effective upon being declared adopted.
















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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION


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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT


 

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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE 
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SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the 
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electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general 
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election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of 
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this resolution a proposition to amend Article IV of the 
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Illinois Constitution by adding Section 16 as follows:

 

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ARTICLE IV 


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THE LEGISLATURE


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    (ILCON Art. IV, Sec. 16 new)
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SECTION 16. APPROPRIATIONS VOTE
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    The General Assembly may not vote on final passage of any 
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appropriations bill unless the bill has been filed or last 
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amended, whichever is later, at least 7 calendar days prior to 
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the vote.
 

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SCHEDULE


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    This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being 
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declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois 
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Constitutional Amendment Act.