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26-483: The amendment was passed via a referendum and popularly seen as a way to punish the legislature for voting to give itself a 40% raise. It amended Article IV, Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Constitution of Illinois. Voters approved the measure by referendum on November 4, 1980. In order to be approved, the measure required either 60% support among those specifically voting on the measure or 50% support among all ballots cast in

52-552: A January 22, 1980 special election for Illinois's 10th congressional district , Republican John Porter captured what had previously been a Democratic-held seat. All of Illinois' 24 congressional seats were up for reelection in November 1980. In the November election, none of Illinois' seats switched parties, with there remaining 14 Republican and seats 10 Democratic seats in Illinois' House of Representatives delegation. Some seats of

78-408: A limited ability to pass ordinances. Provides for financial matters including obligation of funds, budgeting, spending, and audits. Provides rules for various forms of taxation and state debt. Establishes the goal of free schooling through secondary education and creates a state board of education. Grants each person the "right to a healthful environment." It sets that to be public policy and

104-403: A report in 2001 calling for the revival of cumulative voting, in part because it appears that such a system increases the representation of racial minorities in elected office. The Chicago Tribune editorialized in 1995 that the multi-member districts elected with cumulative voting produced better legislators. Others have argued that the now-abandoned system provided for greater "stability" in

130-487: A resident of the state for 30 days to vote. Section 4 provides for the Illinois General Assembly to establish rules for elections . Section 5 establishes rules for the state board of election, requiring for no political party to have a majority on the board. Section 7 provides procedures to recall the governor. Provides rules for the Illinois General Assembly . Section 1 divides the assembly into two bodies,

156-533: Is uncertain where the subsequent meeting was held. However, John Reynolds later noted that the meeting was largely peaceful although there were questions about how to handle slavery. Succeeding constitutions were ratified in 1848 , 1870 and 1970 . In 1862 a constitutional convention was held, but the changes known as the " Copperhead constitution" were not ratified by the voters. Thomas J. Turner and Tazewell B. Tanner were delegates to an 1863 Illinois constitutional convention. A constitutional convention

182-641: The 1980 Illinois elections . Ultimately, the threshold of 60% among those voting on the measure was met. Alongside the Sale of Tax Delinquent Property Amendment , it became one of the first two amendments adopted following the 1970 passage of the revised Constitution of Illinois. Since the adoption of the Cutback Amendment, there have been proposals by some major political figures in Illinois to bring back multi-member districts. A task force led by former governor Jim Edgar and former federal judge Abner Mikva issued

208-526: The Illinois Senate were up for election in 1980. Democrats retained control of the chamber. All of the seats in the Illinois House of Representatives were up for election in 1980. Republicans flipped control of the chamber. An election was held for three of nine seats for Trustees of University of Illinois system . The election saw the reelection first-term incumbent Democratic Nina T. Shepherd and

234-415: The Illinois Senate with 59 legislative districts, and the Illinois House of Representatives , with 118 representative districts. Section 2 describes the composition of the two bodies. Section 3 describes legislative redistricting procedures. Section 9 describes procedures involving executive vetoes of legislation. Section 14 describes impeachment rules, under which Governor Blagojevich was impeached in

260-478: The United States Constitution like section 18, which prohibits discrimination based on sex and section 19, which prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental handicaps. Describes the division of powers into executive , legislative and judicial branches. Describes voting qualifications, disqualifications and other election rules. Section 1 stipulates that a person must be 18 years old and

286-443: The "Constitution of Illinois of 1970" or less formally as the "1970 Constitution." The document is still referred to as the "Constitution of Illinois of 1970" even though there have been amendments to it after 1970. Important features of the 1970 Constitution include the creation of home rule powers for larger municipalities and other units of local government. The 1970 Constitution has a preamble and 14 articles. The preamble of

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312-547: The 1970 Constitution is as follows: We, the People of the State of Illinois—grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors—in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for

338-409: The Constitution of Illinois to reduce the redemption period on the sale of tax delinquent property. Local elections were held. Constitution of Illinois The Constitution of the State of Illinois is the governing document of the state of Illinois . There have been four Illinois Constitutions; the fourth and current version was adopted in 1970 . The current constitution is referred to as

364-550: The Constitution of Illinois to reduce the size of the Illinois House of Representatives from 177 to 118 members, eliminated cumulative voting , and replace the use of multi-member districts with single-member districts. Voters approved the Sale of Tax Delinquent Property Amendment (also known as the "Revenue Article" and "Article 2"), which was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that amended Article IX, Section 8 of

390-600: The House and removed from office after a trial in the Senate. Describes rules for the six state elected members, Governor , Lieutenant Governor , Attorney General , Secretary of State , Comptroller , and Treasurer . Sets up rules for Supreme Court of Illinois , the Illinois Appellate Court , and the circuit or trial courts of Illinois. Provides rules for county, township, and city governments and provides them with

416-473: The duty of individuals to that a healthful environment is maintained. Sets rules for the state militia : "The State militia consists of all able-bodied persons residing in the State except those exempted by law." It establishes the governor as the commander in chief of the militia and grants authority to use the militia to "enforce the laws, suppress insurrection or repel invasion." Establishes rules for persons holding public office. Section 5 prohibits reducing

442-439: The election of new members, Republicans Galey S. Day and Dean E. Madden. First-term incumbent Democrats Arthur R. Velasquez and Robert J. Lenz lost reelection. Multiple judicial positions were up for election in 1980. Illinois voters voted on a two ballot measures in 1980. In order to be approved, the measures required either 60% support among those specifically voting on the measure or 50% support among all ballots cast in

468-436: The election were whether it was sensible to have a constitution at that time and, if so, whether to form it and how to select appropriate representatives to frame it. Madison , St. Clair , and Gallatin counties were allocated three delegates each, while all other counties were allocated two delegates each. Delegates elected were to attend a meeting at Kaskaskia on August 3. Any record of this election has been lost and it

494-471: The elections. The two measures were approved, becoming the first amendments to be successfully made following the passage of the 1970 Constitution of Illinois . Voters approved the Size of State House of Representatives Amendment (also known as "Amendment 1", the "Legislative Article", and the "Cutback Amendment"), which was an initiated constitutional amendment that amended Article IV, Sections 1, 2 and 3 of

520-516: The fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity—do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois. The bill of rights and contains similar provisions as the United States Bill of Rights , such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. It also contains items not included in

546-456: The general election was 78.14%, with 4,868,623 ballots cast. Illinois voted for Republican ticket of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush . This was the fourth consecutive election in which the state had voted for the Republican ticket in a presidential election. Incumbent Democrat Adlai Stevenson III , did not seek reelection. Democrat Alan J. Dixon was elected to succeed him. In

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572-479: The lower house. This Illinois -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . 1980 Illinois elections Elections were held in Illinois on Tuesday, November 4, 1980. Primaries were held on March 18. Turnout in the primary election was 43.50%, with a total of 2,493,518 ballots cast. 1,321,810 Democratic and 1,171,708 Republican primary ballots were cast. Turnout during

598-435: The measure. 1,069,939 other voters chose neither option. In 2008, there was an effort by citizens to support a convention. Ultimately, the measure was also defeated by a wide margin, 1,493,203 votes for and 3,062,724 against from a total of 5,539,172 votes cast. 983,245 voters chose neither option. (Source: Southwestern Illinois College . Constitution study Guide . The Illinois Constitution .) When statehood for Illinois

624-510: The pension benefits of public employees. Section 7 provides for public transportation and allows the General Assembly to spend money to provide it. Describes procedures for amending the constitution. Section 1 describes rules for constitutional conventions. This article requires that Illinois voters be asked at least every 20 years if they desire a constitutional convention . In 1988 the measure failed 900,109 votes for and 2,727,144 against

650-476: Was approved on April 18, 1818, the U.S. Congress approved the formation of a state constitution. An election for delegates to a state constitutional convention was scheduled for July 6, 1818. All white male U.S. citizens who had resided in the Illinois Territory for at least six months prior to the election, or whom were otherwise qualified to vote for representation, were permitted to vote. The main topics of

676-467: Was held in 1920, but in 1922 the changes were rejected by voters. The Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention convened on December 8, 1969 and concluded on September 3, 1970. The resulting fourth version of the Illinois Constitution was ratified by special election on December 15, 1970 , and went into effect on July 1, 1971. However, some provisions, such as the change in the dates for

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