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Introduced
01/11/2017
01/11/2017
In Committee
03/31/2017
03/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
Introduced Session
100th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Creates an open-primary system. Provides that primary ballots shall list each candidate for office, regardless of party affiliation, participating in the primary election. Provides that the 2 candidates in any primary that received the most votes in the primary election, regardless of party affiliation of the candidates, shall be the only 2 candidates certified for participation in the general election. Makes conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill creates an open-primary system, where primary ballots will list all candidates for office regardless of party affiliation, and the two candidates who received the most votes in the primary, regardless of party, will be the only two candidates certified for the general election. The bill also makes changes to absentee and vote-by-mail procedures, including removing the requirement for voters to declare a party affiliation when voting in a primary.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/08/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=285&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=91&GA=100 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HB/10000HB0285.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HB/PDF/10000HB0285.pdf |
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