House Sponsors: LEITCH-KRAUSE-DART-SCOTT-JOHNSON,TOM. Short description: CON AMEND-LEGISLATION-COURTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a court, upon determining that a Public Act violates the single-subject rule, must certify the invalidity to the house in which the underlying bill originated. Requires that the certification be entered upon the house's journal. Provides that if the originating house and the second house, each within separate periods of 15 calendar days, re-enact any or all of the Public Act, the re-enactment becomes effective retroactively to the Public Act's effective date or dates. Provides that the court's determination of invalidity is stayed and without effect until the conclusion of the General Assembly's re-enactment opportunity and, as to any portions re-enacted, permanently thereafter. Provides for the court's certification to the Secretary of State while the General Assembly is recessed or adjourned. Effective upon being declared adopted. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status