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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes the requirement for each Legislative District to be divided into two Representative Districts. Modifies provisions concerning legislative redistricting. Provides specified requirements for each Legislative District, Representative District, and Congressional District for redistricting purposes. Replaces the current method of legislative redistricting. Provides for the creation of a sixteen-member commission, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the most senior Supreme Court Justice of a different political party, in accordance with specified criteria. Requires the commission to adopt and file with the Secretary of State redistricting plans for Legislative, Representative, and Congressional Districts following a series of public hearings by August 1 of the year following a federal decennial census. Permits the public to submit redistricting plans during the redistricting process for consideration by the Commission. Specifies that, if a redistricting plan is not adopted by August 1 of the year following a federal decennial census, then a seventeenth member shall be appointed to the commission and redistricting plans shall be filed by September 1. Adds provisions concerning the membership of the commission and budgetary matters related to the commission. Effective upon being declared adopted and applicable to redistricting beginning in 2031 and to the election of General Assembly members beginning in 2032.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment proposes to change how legislative and congressional districts are drawn in Illinois. It would eliminate the current system where each legislative district is automatically divided into two representative districts, and instead establish a new, independent commission to handle redistricting for legislative, representative, and congressional districts. This sixteen-member commission would be appointed by the Chief Justice and the most senior Supreme Court Justice of a different political party, with specific criteria for membership to ensure diversity and impartiality. The commission would be required to hold public hearings, allow the public to submit their own redistricting plans, and adopt and file its plans by August 1st of the year following a federal census. If the commission fails to meet this deadline, a seventeenth member would be added, and a new deadline of September 1st would be set. The amendment also outlines detailed criteria for drawing districts, emphasizing compliance with federal law, population equality, minority voting rights, contiguity, compactness, and respect for local government and community integrity, while prohibiting partisan discrimination. This new process would replace the current method and become effective for redistricting starting in 2031.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin (on 08/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HJRCA&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HJRCA/10400HC0005.htm |
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