Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 20/5

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
     The votes cast for and against the proposed amendment or amendments to the constitution shall be by the judges of such election received, canvassed and returned to the county clerks of their respective counties, at the same time and in the same manner as the votes cast at the election for members of the General Assembly are by law required to be received, canvassed and returned to the clerks.