The Illinois Constitution
We, the People of the State of Illinois--grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors--in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity--do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois.
Section 1
Inherent and Inalienable Rights
Section 2
Due Process and Equal Protection
Section 3
Religious Freedom
Section 4
Freedom of Speech
Section 5
Right to Assemble and Petition
Section 6
Searches, Seizures, Privacy and Interceptions
Section 7
Indictment and Preliminary Hearing
Section 8
Last Amended
1994
Rights after Indictment
Section 8.1
Last Amended
2014
Crime Victims’ Rights
Section 9
Last Amended
1986
Bail and Habeas Corpus
Section 10
Self-Incrimination and Double Jeopardy
Section 11
Limitation of Penalties after Conviction
Section 12
Right to Remedy and Justice
Section 13
Trial by Jury
Section 14
Imprisonment for Debt
Section 15
Right of Eminent Domain
Section 16
Ex Post Facto Laws and Laws Impairing Contracts
Section 17
No Discrimination in Employment and the Sale or Rental of Property
Section 18
No Discrimination on the Basis of Sex
Section 19
No Discrimination against the Handicapped
Section 20
Individual Dignity
Section 21
Quartering of Soldiers
Section 22
Right to Arms
Section 23
Fundamental Principles
Section 24
Rights Retained
Section 25
Last Amended
2022
Workers’ rights
Section 1
Last Amended
1980
Legislature--Power and Structure
Section 2
Last Amended
1980
Legislative Composition
Section 3
Legislative Redistricting
Section 4
Election
Section 5
Sessions
Section 6
Organization
Section 7
Transaction of Business
Section 8
Passage of Bills
Section 9
Veto Procedure
Section 10
Last Amended
1994
Effective Date of Laws
Section 11
Compensation and Allowances
Section 12
Legislative Immunity
Section 13
Special Legislation
Section 14
Impeachment
Section 15
Adjournment
Section 1
Officers
Section 2
Terms
Section 3
Eligibility
Section 4
Joint Election
Section 5
Canvass--Contests
Section 6
Gubernatorial Succession
Section 7
Vacancies in Other Elective Offices
Section 8
Governor--Supreme Executive Power
Section 9
Governor--Appointing Power
Section 10
Governor--Removals
Section 11
Governor--Agency Reorganization
Section 12
Governor--Pardons
Section 13
Governor--Legislative Messages
Section 14
Lieutenant Governor--Duties
Section 15
Attorney General--Duties
Section 16
Secretary of State--Duties
Section 17
Comptroller--Duties
Section 18
Treasurer--Duties
Section 19
Records--Reports
Section 20
Bond
Section 21
Compensation
Section 1
Courts
Section 2
Judicial Districts
Section 3
Supreme Court--Organization
Section 4
Supreme Court--Jurisdiction
Section 5
Appellate Court--Organization
Section 6
Appellate Court--Jurisdiction
Section 7
Judicial Circuits
Section 8
Associate Judges
Section 9
Circuit Courts--Jurisdiction
Section 10
Terms of office
Section 11
Eligibility for Office
Section 12
Election and Retention
Section 13
Prohibited Activities
Section 14
Judicial Salaries and Expenses--Fee Officers Eliminated
Section 15
Last Amended
1998
Retirement--Discipline
Section 16
Administration
Section 17
Judicial Conference
Section 18
Clerk of Courts
Section 19
State's Attorneys--Selection, salary
Section 1
Municipalities and Units of Local Government
Section 2
County Territory, Boundaries and Seats
Section 3
County Boards
Section 4
County Officers
Section 5
Townships
Section 6
Powers of Home Rule Units
Section 7
Counties and Municipalities Other Than Home Rule Units
Section 8
Powers and Officers of School Districts and Units of Local Government other than Counties and Municipalities
Section 9
Salaries and Fees
Section 10
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Section 11
Initiative and Referendum
Section 12
Implementation of Governmental Changes
Section 1
State Revenue Power
Section 2
Non-Property Taxes--Classification, Exemptions, Deductions, Allowances and Credits
Section 3
Limitations on Income Taxation
Section 4
Real Property Taxation
Section 5
Personal Property Taxation
Section 6
Exemptions From Property Taxation
Section 7
Overlapping Taxing Districts
Section 8
Tax Sales
Section 9
State Debt
Section 10
Revenue Article Not Limited
Section 11
Transportation funds
Section 1
Delayed Effective Dates
Section 2
Prospective Operation of Bill of Rights
Section 3
Election of Executive Officers
Section 4
Judicial Offices
Section 5
Local Government
Section 6
Authorized Bonds
Section 7
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Section 8
Cumulative Voting for Directors
Section 9
General Transition
Section 10