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This bill amends the General Assembly Organization Act by introducing a new provision that restricts legislative voting hours during regular and special sessions. Specifically, the bill prohibits either house of the General Assembly from considering or voting on legislation between midnight (12:00 a.m.) and 6:00 a.m. on any day of the week, with an important exception: such late-night legislative action can occur if the leaders of each caucus in that house approve it. The term "caucus" refers to a group of legislators from the same political party who meet to discuss legislative strategy. The bill is designed to prevent potentially rushed or less transparent legislative decisions during overnight hours, ensuring that votes occur during more standard working hours unless there is explicit multi-party agreement. The provision becomes effective immediately upon passage and applies to the 103rd General Assembly, signaling a new procedural standard for legislative conduct in the state.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1243&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104