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IL HB2368

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mike Boland

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 28-7 of the Election Code regarding local referenda authorized by the Illinois Constitution.
  • Changes the minimum petition signature requirement from 10% of registered voters to at least 8% of the votes cast for Governor in the preceding gubernatorial election.
  • Applies to petitions filed with local government clerks or secretaries to initiate public questions requiring voter approval.
  • Maintains existing provisions for multi-unit referenda and restrictions on holding the same referendum more than once in a 23-month period.

Legislative Description

ELEC-LOCAL PETITION SIGNERS

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
Rules2/19/2009

Full Bill Text

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