HJRCA0020Introduced in the House
CON AMEND-GOVERNOR TERM LIMITS
Introduced by Tom Weber, District 64
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a person may not be elected to the office of Governor for terms totalling more than 8 years. Provides that service prior to the date of the adoption of the amendment shall be considered in the calculation of a person's service. Provides that any person holding the office of Governor at the time of the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution who meets the specified term limitation shall be allowed to complete his or her term of office. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
Read in Full a First Time
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
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