Illinois HB3267 mandates that both chambers of the General Assembly start on time and requires members to be present to record themselves.

Illinois HB3267 amends the General Assembly Operations Act to ensure both chambers start on time as scheduled by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House. Members must be present to record themselves within 30 minutes after the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Members who fail to record themselves present lose their per diem. Members can notify the Clerk in advance if they cannot be present, avoiding the penalty.

Illinois HB3267 mandates that both chambers of the General Assembly start on time and requires members to be present to record themselves.

Illinois HB3267 amends the General Assembly Operations Act to ensure both chambers start on time as scheduled by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House. Members must be present to record themselves within 30 minutes after the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Members who fail to record themselves present lose their per diem. Members can notify the Clerk in advance if they cannot be present, avoiding the penalty.