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Senate to convene Sunday, January 19 to elect new president

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I’m told the reason for an early return is to allow time for the new Senate President to prepare for the spring session.

…Adding… January 19 is Gov. Pritzker’s birthday, but he’ll have to preside over the Senate. Oops.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 22, 19 @ 3:36 pm

Does the governor need to be the presiding officer on the 19th in choosing the new President?

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 22, 19 @ 3:51 pm
I assume they’ll move it if the bears are playing in the nfc championship that day

Comment by tildef Friday, Nov 22, 19 @ 3:57 pm
===if the bears are playing in the nfc championship that day===

Too early in the day to be that drunk.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 22, 19 @ 3:59 pm
===governor need to be the presiding officer===

Yes.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 22, 19 @ 4:06 pm
When was the last January Sunday session day?
Quite the rare occurrence.

Comment by Governor Bond Friday, Nov 22, 19 @ 4:17 pm
work comp reforms had a january sunday session. i remember because of the aforementioned nfl playoff conflict.

Comment by tildef Friday, Nov 22, 19 @ 4:28 pm

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