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IL HB6198

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Renee Kosel

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows election authorities to close early voting places on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday when these religious holidays fall during the early voting period.
  • Requires early voting places to remain open 2 hours later than normal on at least 2 weekdays during the final week of the early voting period to compensate for religious holiday closures.
  • Mandates election authorities notify the State Board of Elections of any closures and provide public notice of both the closure dates and extended hours during the final week.
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

ELEC-EARLY VOTING PERIOD

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules8/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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