Bill > HR0467

This resolution seeks to impeach Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, alleging that he has engaged in conduct incompatible with his official duties by issuing statements that allegedly incite violence. The resolution cites specific speeches where Pritzker made inflammatory remarks comparing Republicans to Nazis, using language like "punch in the face" and calling for "street fighting" and "mass protests." The document references several alleged subsequent acts of political violence, including an arson attack on a Republican Party headquarters, shootings of political figures, and other violent incidents, which the resolution suggests were influenced by Pritzker's rhetoric. The impeachment article argues that Pritzker's statements advocating for physical and mental harm of political opponents, comparing them to historical violent political movements, and normalizing violence due to political differences constitute a failure to faithfully execute the duties of his gubernatorial office. The resolution calls for Pritzker's impeachment, removal from office, and potential future disqualification from holding public office in Illinois, invoking the state constitution's provisions that vest the House of Representatives with the power to impeach executive officials.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=467&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104