ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Paul Faraci and 1 co-sponsor

Sets a shared end-of-session adjournment date/window for Illinois General Assembly to improve planning and orderly interim periods.

Adopted Both Houses

Overview

SJR 59 (Session: 104th, Illinois) is a joint resolution sponsored in part by Robyn Gabel and Paul Faraci that addresses the adjournment timing of the Illinois General Assembly, specifically the House of Representatives and the Senate. As a joint resolution, it is a formal proposal to amend or guide procedural rules or constitutional practices rather than a bill that would directly create or change statutory law.

Main purpose and intent

Establish or modify the schedule for adjourning the Illinois General Assembly at the end of a legislative session.

Provide clarity and uniformity on when both chambers adjourn, potentially aligning adjournment dates with the session calendar and related legislative deadlines.

Improve predictability for lawmakers, staff, and the public regarding when legislative activity will pause for the interim.

Key provisions and changes (types of changes typically implicated)

Designation of a specific date or window for adjournment of the House and Senate, either jointly or separately.

Possible alignment of adjournment with constitutional or statutory session end dates, or with the legislative calendar adopted by each chamber.

Provisions for reconvening rules, including the ability to call for a special session if needed, or procedures for resuming business if an extraordinary circumstance arises.

Clarifications on pending business at adjournment (e.g., whether appropriations, budget items, or ongoing bills carry over, or require reintroduction in the next session).

Note: The exact text of SJR 59 would specify the precise adjournment date or framework; the summary here reflects typical elements found in adjournment-related joint resolutions.

Who or what would be affected

Illinois General Assembly operations: both chambers and their staff, who would follow the adjournment schedule.

Legislative agenda and ongoing measures: committees, bill filing, and deadlines could be influenced by the adjournment timing.

Public and stakeholders: individuals and organizations tracking session activity, as adjournment timing affects when session activity pauses and when interim committee work or special sessions might occur.

Procedural and timeline considerations

As a joint resolution, passage generally requires approval by a majority in both the Illinois House and Senate and may be subject to constitutional or statutory limitations on changing adjournment practices.

If adopted, the adjournment framework would take effect on the specified date or under the conditions outlined in the resolution.

Possible implications for interim months, scheduling of committee meetings, and the ability to call or convene a special session outside of regular adjournment periods.

Practical significance

Provides a clear, shared end date for the legislative session, aiding planning for legislators, staff, and the public.

Helps ensure orderly transition between sessions, with defined windows for legislative activities and a defined interim period.

If you’d like, I can pull the exact text of SJR 59 and tailor this summary to reflect the precise dates, language, and procedural provisions contained in the bill.