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IL SB3339

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Christine Radogno

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds three new sections to the Illinois Election Code requiring candidates to submit an affidavit, signed under oath, with nomination petitions stating the petition contains the minimum number of signatures required by law.

  • Requires the State Board of Elections, local election authorities, and election officials to reject any nomination petition that does not include the required affidavit.

  • Specifies that the candidate's affidavit does not constitute verification that all signatures on the petition are valid.

  • Applies the affidavit requirement to petitions for nominations in three separate contexts: Section 7-10.4 (general nominations), Section 8-8.2 (State Board of Elections filings), and Section 10-5.2 (candidate nominations under Sections 10-2, 10-3, and 10-3.1).

Legislative Description

ELEC CD-MINIMUM SIGNATURES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2012
Executive2/17/2012
Assignments2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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