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HR 467

IMPEACHMENT OF GOVERNOR

104th Regular Session Introduced by Adam Niemerg

Impeach Gov. J.B. Pritzker over alleged remarks inciting violence; send to Illinois Senate for trial, possible removal and disqualification from future office.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HR 467

Summary — H.R. 467 (Title: Impeachment of Governor)

Note: The submitted bill document appears to contain two distinct and unrelated resolutions merged into one file: (A) a routine House resolution commending Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (a civic/charitable recognition), and (B) an impeachment article directed at Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The procedural history, sponsors, and text fragments also contain inconsistencies across jurisdictions. Readers should verify the official enrolled text with the legislative clerk for final authoritative language. Below is a consolidated, objective summary of the substantive materials included.

1) Commendation resolution (Jack and Jill of America, Inc.)

  • Purpose: To formally commend Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its work nurturing future African‑American leaders.
  • Key provisions:
    • Recites organizational history (founded Jan 24, 1938, by Marion Stubbs Thomas), national structure (262 chapters, ~50,000 families), and philanthropic work by the Jack and Jill Foundation (since 1968).
    • Lists Georgia regional leaders and chapter presidents by city.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
  • Impact: Honorific recognition only; no regulatory or fiscal effect.

2) Article of Impeachment (Governor J.B. Pritzker — Illinois)

  • Purpose/intent: To impeach Governor J.B. Pritzker for alleged misconduct — specifically, statements the resolution characterizes as inciting violence and therefore a failure to "faithfully execute the laws" of Illinois.
  • Key allegations and citations:
    • Feb 19, 2025: Quoted State of the State remarks comparing contemporary opponents to 1930s Nazi tactics and warning about rapid dismantling of a constitutional republic.
    • Mar 22, 2025: Remarks at Human Rights Campaign event allegedly advocating physical confrontation (“a punch in the face”) and calling for “street fighters.”
    • Apr 27, 2025: Remarks in Manchester, NH calling for mass protests and saying “These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.”
    • The resolution links those statements to a list of subsequent violent incidents (e.g., arson at a state GOP headquarters, multiple shootings of public figures) as part of the “totality of the evidence.”
  • Remedies sought:
    • Impeachment by the House.
    • Transmission of the article(s) of impeachment to the Illinois Senate for a trial pursuant to the Illinois Constitution.
    • If convicted, removal from office and disqualification from holding future state office are explicitly sought.
  • Legal basis cited: Section(s) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution vesting the House with the sole power to impeach and requiring the Governor to faithfully execute laws.

Procedural status and timeline (as provided)

  • Introduced: January 15, 2025.
  • Various actions listed (some conflicting and possibly from different chambers/sessions):
    • Referred to multiple committees (House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Subcommittee on Health).
    • Read, adopted, placed on calendars, and reported enrolled on dates in March 2025 (3/03–3/31), and a later entry shows referral to Rules Committee on 10/14/2025.
    • Filed with Clerk by Rep. Adam M. Niemerg (9/12/2025) per the provided log.
  • Important procedural note: Under Illinois constitutional practice, an impeachment article adopted by the House would be sent to the Senate for trial. The Senate conducts the trial and may impose removal and/or disqualification consistent with state constitutional rules.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Governor J.B. Pritzker (subject of impeachment).
  • Secondary: Illinois state government (House procedures, Senate trial), state political actors and the public due to potential gubernatorial removal or a public impeachment trial.
  • Tertiary: Entities cited in the preamble (political organizations, individuals referenced in allegations).

Significant caveats and recommended verification

  • The document merges two unrelated resolutions and contains textual corruption and jurisdictional overlaps. Sponsor list and legislative actions appear drawn from multiple states/members.
  • This summary reflects the content as presented; confirm the official, enrolled bill text and legislative journal entries from the appropriate state House (Illinois or the other originating chamber) for authoritative status, vote counts, and final disposition.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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