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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Creates the Ranked-Choice Voting in State and Local Elections Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study the possibility of implementing ranked-choice voting for State and local elections. Directs the Task Force (1) to engage election officials, interested groups, and members of the public for the purpose of assessing the adoption and implementation of ranked-choice voting in State and local elections beginning in the 2029 consolidated election; (2) to review standards used to certify or approve the use of a voting system, including the standards adopted by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the State Board of Elections; (3) to advise whether the voting system used by this State's election authorities would be able to accommodate alternative methods of voting, including, but not limited to, ranked-choice voting; and (4) to make recommendations or suggestions for changes to the Election Code or administrative rules for certification of voting systems in Illinois to accommodate alternative methods of voting, including ranked-choice voting. Provides that, on or before June 30, 2027, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations and other specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning membership and administrative support. Dissolves the Task Force and repeals the provision on July 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Ranked-Choice Voting in State and Local Elections Task Force to study the potential implementation of ranked-choice voting (a voting method where voters rank candidates in order of preference) for state and local elections in Illinois. The Task Force will engage election officials, interested groups, and the public to assess adopting ranked-choice voting starting with the 2029 consolidated election. Its specific duties include reviewing voting system certification standards, evaluating whether current election systems can accommodate alternative voting methods, and making recommendations for potential changes to the Election Code. The Task Force will be composed of 20 members appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor, with representation from both legislators and public members, and at least two members with election administration experience. The members will serve without compensation and meet quarterly, with the State Board of Elections providing administrative support. By June 30, 2027, the Task Force must publish a final report detailing its findings, recommendations, and a realistic implementation timeline that considers system upgrades, public education, and necessary legislative and administrative changes. The Task Force will be automatically dissolved on July 1, 2027, after completing its work.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1786&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1786.htm |
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