Bill > HB0575

Introduced Session

Amends the Election Code. Provides that, in the case of petitions for the office of multi-township assessor, petitions shall be filed with the election authority not more than 141 (currently, 113 days) nor less than 134 days before the consolidated election. Provides that an election authority shall, except as otherwise provided under the Code, allow a voter who is in line to vote at the time an early voting polling place closes to cast a ballot. In provisions concerning primary election ballots, provides that the lettering of candidate names on a ballot shall be in both capital and lowercase letters in conformance with standard English language guidelines, unless compliance is not feasible due to the election system used by the election authority. Provides that election authorities may authorize service of objections to candidate nominations through electronic mail in lieu of personal service under specified circumstances. Requires each election authority to post certain election results on its website. Creates the universal vote centers pilot program. Sets forth provisions concerning name standardization. Requires election authorities to establish curbside voting for individuals with disabilities. Provides that, for specified applications, change of address forms, or recertifications of a driver's license or State identification card, the application, form, or recertification shall serve as a dual-purpose application when the applicant presents specified identification (rather than meets the requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005). Modifies requirements of the dual-purpose application. Modifies the content of the written notice required to be given by the Office of the Secretary of State to each applicant and requires the Office of the Secretary of State to determine whether each applicant is currently registered to vote in Illinois and the applicant's registration address. Provides that, if an applicant provides the Secretary of State with an identification document which demonstrates that the applicant is not a United States citizen, the application shall not serve as a dual-purpose application. Requires election authorities to establish a website for eligible voters to request vote by mail ballots. Authorizes a reduction in the number of election judges in each precinct. Provides that an election authority shall test the voting devices and equipment in 5% of the voting devices used in early voting and at vote centers (rather than 5% of the voting devices used in early voting). Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to make conforming changes. Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District to correct a cross-reference to a Public Act. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that a prohibition on fundraising during session does not apply to a constitutional officer of the executive branch or a General Assembly member who is a candidate for federal office if the fundraising function is held outside of Sangamon County. Makes changes in provisions concerning personnel policies and ethics commissions. Amends the School Code. In the School Board Association Article of the Code, provides that a school board association may offer and provide scholarships or other reimbursements to school board members, and a school board member may receive scholarships or other reimbursements from an association for reasonable travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings or other events hosted by the association which are reasonably related to the school board member's duties and will contribute to the professional development of the school board member. In the Chicago School District Article of the Code, provides that all petitions for the nomination of members of the Chicago Board of Education shall be filed with the board of election commissioners and shall be prepared, filed, and certified as outlined in the Election Code (rather than providing that all petitions for the nomination of members of the Chicago Board of Education shall be filed with the board of election commissioners within the time provided for in the Election Code, except that petitions for the nomination of members of the Chicago Board of Education for the 2024 general election shall be prepared and certified as outlined in the Election Code). In the Educational Service Regions Article of the School Code, provides that, when a vacancy occurs in the office of regional superintendent of schools and more than 28 months remain in that term and the vacancy occurs at least 130 days before the next general election, appointment to fill the vacancy shall be until the next general election (rather than if more than 28 months remain in that term, the appointment shall be until the next general election). In the School Board and Chicago Board of Education Articles of the School Code, provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the school district shall provide all eligible students graduating from high school with the opportunity to register to vote. Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Makes a change concerning compensation of the members of the board. Amends the Open Meetings Act, if and only if Senate Bill 243 of the 104th General Assembly becomes law, to make a change in provisions regarding meetings on election days. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

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Maurice West (D)*,  Robyn Gabel (D),  Katie Stuart (D),  Chris Welch (D), 

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 12/01/2025)

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