IL House District 64
The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state's General Assembly, composed of 118 elected representatives serving two-year terms. Its primary role is to create, amend, or repeal state laws, pass the state budget, set tax levels, and consider vetoes from the governor. It also holds the power to initiate impeachment proceedings. Key responsibilities and functions include:Legislation: Proposing, debating, and voting on bills concerning public policy.Budgetary Oversight: Adopting the state's annual budget and managing spending.Check on Executive Power: Reviewing gubernatorial vetoes, which can be overridden with a three-fifths majority vote.Constitutional Amendments: Proposing changes to the Illinois Constitution and acting on federal amendments.
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AJ Johnson
(Dem) -
Tom Weber
(Rep)