House Resolution 0051 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing University of Illinois Chicago Law School Professor Ann M. Lousin for 50 years of full-time teaching and for her lifetime of legal scholarship. The resolution highlights her Chicago roots, education at Grinnell College and the University of Chicago Law School, and her early work with the Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention, where she helped provide legal guidance and contribute to the drafting of the Illinois Constitution.
The resolution also recounts her long career in public service and legal education, including roles as staff assistant to the Speaker of the Illinois House, parliamentarian of the House, chairman of the Illinois State Civil Service Commission, and longtime leader in professional organizations such as the Chicago Bar Association and the Armenian Bar Association. It emphasizes her expertise on the Illinois Constitution, her books and columns, and her value as a resource for scholars, historians, and courts.
Impact
This resolution does not change state law or amend any statutes. Its effect is purely honorary, formally commending Professor Lousin and placing the Illinois House’s recognition into the legislative record. The only practical impact is symbolic, though it reinforces the prominence of constitutional scholarship and public service within Illinois legal institutions.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and appreciative. Because the measure is a recognition resolution rather than a policy bill, there is no evident partisan or substantive opposition in the available record. The tone of the text is celebratory, emphasizing respect for Professor Lousin’s teaching, scholarship, and service to the state.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative history. No committee debate, floor controversy, or recorded votes are provided, and the resolution appears to have been introduced as a straightforward tribute. Any discussion would likely have centered on Professor Lousin’s credentials and contributions rather than on disputed policy issues.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.