Illinois HR0016 amends House Rule 66 to modify the procedures for motions to adjourn or adjourn to a certain time.

Illinois HR0016 amends House Rule 66 to change the procedures for motions to adjourn or adjourn to a certain time. The bill specifies that such motions are in order at any time, except when a prior motion is pending. It also states that these motions are neither debatable nor amendable. The Clerk must record the time of each such motion in the Journal. Unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Officer, the standing hour for adjournment is 12:00 noon. Additionally, motions to adjourn to a certain time must include a date and be limited to the same or next scheduled legislative day.

Illinois HR0016 amends House Rule 66 to modify the procedures for motions to adjourn or adjourn to a certain time.

Illinois HR0016 amends House Rule 66 to change the procedures for motions to adjourn or adjourn to a certain time. The bill specifies that such motions are in order at any time, except when a prior motion is pending. It also states that these motions are neither debatable nor amendable. The Clerk must record the time of each such motion in the Journal. Unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Officer, the standing hour for adjournment is 12:00 noon. Additionally, motions to adjourn to a certain time must include a date and be limited to the same or next scheduled legislative day.