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IL HB3199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Cassidy

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-4.1 of the Illinois Election Code regarding polling place selection and use
  • County boards and election commissioners must use schools and other public buildings as polling places when convenient and available
  • School districts are encouraged to close schools or hold teachers institutes on election days when their schools are designated as polling places, rather than remaining open
  • Government agencies must ensure polling place portions are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters and allow election authorities to administer elections as authorized
  • Child sex offenders who cannot legally enter school polling places may vote by absentee ballot or early voting instead

Legislative Description

CMAP-ANNUAL HEARING-COGFA

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0773

7/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Assignments8/9/2013
Transportation4/16/2013
Assignments4/10/2013
State Government Administration3/11/2013
Rules2/26/2013

Full Bill Text

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