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* 2:20 pm - A proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan failed to pass today and was pulled out of the record and put on “Postponed Consideration.” That means Madigan can bring this back for another vote if he thinks he can pass it.
The rare public failure by the Speaker ended with 67 “yes” votes, 21 “no” votes and 27 “present” votes. The measure required a three-fifths majority of 71.
The description…
Provides that a person must have been a licensed attorney-at-law for a minimum of ten years to be eligible to serve as a Circuit Judge, a minimum of twelve years to be eligible to serve as an Appellate Judge, and a minimum of fifteen years to be eligible to serve as a Supreme Court Judge, except that a person serving as a Judge on December 31, 2010 is not disqualified from completing the current term of office or seeking an additional term.
As we discussed yesterday, the Republicans are upset that Madigan is apparently attempting to pack the ballot with constitutional amendments so that the Republican proposal to change the redistricting process couldn’t be approved. The state Constitution limits to three the number of articles that the GA can propose to amend. One is already on the ballot (recall), and Madigan is proposing another to abolish the lt. governor’s office. This judicial amendment would’ve been the third.
During the debate, however, Madigan did say that he intends to support changes to the redistricting process. He didn’t elaborate.
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 2:22 pm
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I believe that Rep. Madigan also said that he doubted the Republican re-districting proposal would get out of Rules.
Comment by Captain Flume Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 2:31 pm
I believe the Republican proposal is identical to the amendment citizens are circulating. Given that, why bother calling the amendment? If the group circualting cannot get the required signatures, they probably wouldn’t get the amendment passed either. Maybe the Republicans should be helping the League of Women Voters instead of fighting with Madigan.
Comment by anon Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 2:34 pm
“Maybe the Republicans should be helping the League of Women Voters instead of fighting with Madigan.”
Aren’t they???? Last I heard the republicans were helping LWV.
Comment by Will County Woman Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 2:36 pm
== If the group circualting cannot get the required signatures, they probably wouldn’t get the amendment passed either. ==
I would disagree….
Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 2:37 pm
OMG
Statewide Tom lets his folks vote against hack judges ..looks like they are snatching defeat from the jaws as victory — again.
What was he thinking????
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 2:48 pm
Speaking of bungling …the long term planners for StateWideTom spend the weekend preping Bill Mitchell for the new rant….He fumbled badly when he failed to explain why it took him all summer and fall to dream up the need for a committee to probe early release….the issue is almost a year old.
Faster Billy Faster
Bill Status of HR0991 96th General Assembly
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Full Text Votes View All Actions Printer-Friendly Version
Short Description: EARLY RELEASE INVESTIGATION
House Sponsors
Rep. Bill Mitchell - Dennis M. Reboletti - Chapin Rose - Jim Sacia, Franco Coladipietro, John D. Cavaletto, Dave Winters, Sandra M. Pihos, Darlene J. Senger, Michael W. Tryon, Patricia R. Bellock, Ronald A. Wait, Bob Biggins, Robert W. Pritchard, David Reis, Robert F. Flider, Rosemary Mulligan and Sandy Cole….This was introduced about 15 DAYS AGO. whoops.
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 2:54 pm
Dear Mr. Speaker,
We at Saputo’s wish to greatly apologize for mishandling your regular dinner accommodations. We all felt very embarrassed that our newly hired Hostess failed to recognize you instantly. We trained her repeatedly as to your personal desires, and believed she knew what to do. We were mistaken. We sincerely apologize.
As to having your regular table reserved at that time by a group of young Illinois judges, we promise that this kind of incident would not happen again. The Circuit Judge nominee should not have snickered when you approached your regular table. The newly nominated Appellate Judge should have recognized you sooner and volunteered to dine by the men’s room. The Supreme Court Justice who was a part of this rude dining group is a regular diner at our restaurant. He knew he was expected to stand and leave the area, however he had been recently released from the hospital and was at that time still convalescing from major surgery. I heard recently that he died later of complications, so we believe he was a very sickly man incapable of performing the physical exertions necessary that evening.
Regardless, after your horrific experience, the remaining nominated judges expressed to us their embarrassment, and hope that you would forgive them. They also requested that you consider pulling your proposed constitutional admendment, as they had learned their lesson regarding your dining needs at Saputo’s.
Sincerely,
Saputo’s Italian Restaurant, Springfield.
“Caterers to Government Royalty”
Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 3:50 pm
Vanilla Man….awesome!!!!!
Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 4:16 pm
VM,
LOL - oh, Prunella, what a piece.
With all we have going on in this state, MJM thinks now is the time to put that thru? I know, I know - people can do more than one thing at a time (where have I heard that before?). However, this smacks of diversion, if nothing else. MJM does nothing w/out GOOD reason. I won’t pretend to know why he did it - that is above my pay grade.
Comment by dupage dan Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 4:28 pm
does “he didn’t elaborate” generally mean “he may have been fibbing a bit”?
Comment by Robert Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 5:12 pm
RIP
Former state legislator Dick Klemm dies
March 23, 2010 5:11 PM |
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/03/former-state-legislator-dick-klemm-dies.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ChicagoBreakingNews+%28Chicago+Breaking+News%29
Comment by Quinn T. Sential Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 5:51 pm
March 23rd, 2010
Polls Suggest Challenging Environment For Illinois Democrats
In Illinois’ Eighth District, a nominally R+1 district (remember that Illinois’ PVI’s are probably a few points to the left given Obama’s “hometown hero” advantage; Arizona’s are probably the same given McCain’s position on the ballot) comprised of Chicago’s northwestern suburbs, three-term Democrat Melissa Bean trails Republican Joe Walsh 38.33%-37.61%. Bean defeated Republican Phil Crane in an upset in 2004, and held on in the good Democratic years of 2006 and 2008.
Moving into the Chicago exurbs, first term Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson appears to be in a heap of trouble against former McLean County Commissioner Adam Kinzinger. She trails 42%-30% in the R+1 Eleventh district, which has traditionally sent Republicans to Congress.
Bill Foster, who was narrowly elected to replace outgoing House Minority Leader Dennis Hastert in a 2008 special election held on the same day as the Illinois Presidential primary, is trailing narrowly against State Senator Randy Hultgren. Hultgren leads 38%-36% in the R+1 district.
http://realclearpolitics.blogs.time.com/2010/03/23/polls-suggest-challenging-environment-for-illinois-democrats/
Comment by Quinn T. Sential Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 6:03 pm
Why doesn’t MJM just cancel the election. Based on his stated opposition to an election to replace the embarrasing Burris appointment, he thinks they’re just too darn expensive. Elections are just a nuisance, aren’t they.
At least this has kept his state-paid staffers busy.
Comment by Park Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 9:24 pm
Park, once you get beyond your snarky comments, I think you’ll find that it is the county clerks who are opposed to special elections, especially ones that are statewide. A special election for the Obama seat was expected to cost upwards of $16 million. How do you suggest the counties comes up with that coin? Direct your faux rage towards them.
Comment by Professor Chaos Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 9:43 pm
This is a more important story — http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x99764408/State-Police-plan-massive-trooper-layoffs-to-close-five-districts
Comment by Segatari Tuesday, Mar 23, 10 @ 11:26 pm
Park is dead on correct
Cancel the election and IL wouuld be spared CommandoKirk and his shiny, little flight suit and the prospect of a home builder —- one of the nation’s most fiscally sound professions — guiding IL from the depths of the Bush Wall Street Disaster.
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Wednesday, Mar 24, 10 @ 7:13 am
of being the most powerful person in illinois politics, if illinois is going to be the statewide version of detroit? does he care about illinois at all?
Comment by what's the point Wednesday, Mar 24, 10 @ 8:23 am