Bill > HB2797

This bill amends the Election Code to allow election authorities in Illinois to reduce the number of election judges in each precinct from 5 to 3, providing more flexibility for local election management. Currently, counties and election commissions are required to appoint 5 judges of election per precinct, with some exceptions for special elections or referendums. The bill permits election authorities to choose to have only 3 judges per precinct in lieu of the standard 5, while maintaining requirements that no more than 2 judges from the same political party can serve in a single precinct. This change allows for more efficient staffing of polling places, potentially reducing administrative costs and addressing potential challenges in recruiting election judges. The bill applies to both counties under township organization and those with election commissioners, and maintains existing qualifications for election judges, such as citizenship, residency, and political party representation guidelines. The reduction in judges is optional, giving local election authorities discretion based on their specific needs and resources.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2797&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104