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IL HB2596

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robert Martwick

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the U.S. Constitution Amendment Act to establish requirements for delegates representing Illinois at an Article V constitutional convention.

  • Defines key terms including "Article V application," "Article V convention," "delegate," "legislative instructions," and "unauthorized amendment."

  • Prohibits delegates from supporting or approving any proposed amendments outside the scope of the Article V application and legislative instructions provided by the General Assembly.

  • Requires delegates to take an oath promising to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and Illinois, and to act only in accordance with the Article V application and legislative instructions.

  • Mandates immediate recall and replacement of any delegate who violates these restrictions, with the General Assembly certifying delegate selection, replacements, and nullification of unauthorized actions to the convention.

Legislative Description

US CONSTIT-AMEND CONVENTION

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules4/13/2018
Elections & Campaign Finance2/14/2018
Rules3/31/2017
Elections & Campaign Finance2/22/2017
Rules2/8/2017

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