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IL HB1334
Bill
Status
2/13/2009
Primary Sponsor
Mike Boland
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AI Summary
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Establishes mail-in ballots for the consolidated election held in 2011, allowing all qualified registered voters to vote by mail instead of in-person voting.
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Requires election authorities to mail ballots to each registered voter between 5-40 days before the election, with ballots mailed postage-prepaid and marked "DO NOT FORWARD."
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Creates procedures for ballot return by mail or personal delivery through authorized family members or commercial delivery services, with voter certification requirements.
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Mandates the State Board of Elections adopt rules and procedures for mail-in ballot implementation within 270 days of the bill's effective date and report to the General Assembly on election administration outcomes.
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Establishes that consolidated elections using mail-in ballots shall be conducted by tally judges rather than traditional polling place judges, with ballots counted at the election authority's office on election day.
Legislative Description
ELEC CD-MAIL VOTE-CONSLDTED
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/15/2010