Illinois HJRCA0010 proposes to amend the Illinois Constitution to set legislators' salaries based on the state's median household income.
Illinois HJRCA0010 proposes a constitutional amendment to the Illinois Constitution, specifically altering the compensation and allowances for members of the General Assembly. The amendment sets the annual base salary of a member to match the annual median household income in the state, as reported by the United States Bureau of the Census. It also prohibits the General Assembly from passing any law that increases the base salary of a member during their term. The amendment would take effect upon the conclusion of the 104th General Assembly.
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