Bill > HB3267

This bill amends the General Assembly Operations Act to establish stricter rules for legislative session attendance and punctuality. Specifically, both the Senate and House of Representatives will be called to order at a time predetermined by their respective leaders. The roll call will be open for 30 minutes following the invocation and pledge of allegiance, during which members can make personal privilege statements. All members are required to be physically present on the floor and record their own attendance, with only a few exceptions for top leadership (Senate President, House Speaker, and Minority Leaders) who may have another person record their presence. If a member fails to record themselves present during the designated period, they will lose their per diem (daily expense) payment, and the absence will be considered an ethics violation. The bill aims to improve legislative discipline and ensure more consistent and timely participation of elected representatives during official sessions.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3267&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104