Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 1710/31

  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
     Upon the completion of the hearing, the Commission shall give full consideration to the evidence and opinions presented at the hearing, and then may amend or modify and adopt the proposed plan as amended or modified, adopt the proposed plan without amendment or modification or may reject the proposed plan and proceed to develop a new proposed comprehensive and functional plans.