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IL HB5436

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Pritchard

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Election Code by adding Section 20-4.5 regarding absentee ballot mailing requirements
  • Requires local election authorities to mail absentee ballots not less than 45 days before an election when an application is received at least 45 days prior to the election
  • Imposes a penalty on local election authorities that fail to meet the 45-day mailing deadline: forfeiture of all grants or payments from the State Board of Elections for at least one year following the election date
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

ELEC CD-ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2012
Elections & Campaign Reform2/21/2012
Rules2/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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