Senate Sponsors: KLEMM-DUDYCZ-FITZGERALD-O'MALLEY AND CRONIN. Short description: CON AMEND-ELIMINAT COMPTROLLER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Office of the Comptroller. Provides that the Treasurer shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the accounts, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. Effective upon conclusion of the term of the Comptroller elected in 1998. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: ILCON Art. V, Sec. 1 ILCON Art. V, Sec. 3 ILCON Art. V, Sec. 7 ILCON Art. V, Sec. 17 ILCON Art. V, Sec. 18 Adds reference to: ILCON Art. IV, Sec. 8.1 new Deletes substance of Amendment. Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Requires a three-fifths vote of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to pass a bill that would increase the rate of a tax on or measured by income or to pass a bill that would increase the tangible personal property. Effective upon the approval by the electors of the State. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status