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IL HB1334

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mike Boland

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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."

  • Creates procedures for ballot return by mail or personal delivery through authorized family members or commercial delivery services, with voter certification requirements.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/15/2010
Elections & Campaign Reform3/2/2010
Rules3/13/2009
Elections & Campaign Reform2/23/2009
Rules2/18/2009

Full Bill Text

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