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IL SB3208

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

William Cunningham

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum number of voters per election precinct from 400-800 (depending on jurisdiction) to a uniform standard of 1,200 voters statewide

  • Changes the trigger for mandatory precinct division from voter registration counts to actual votes cast at the most recent November general election

  • Makes precinct consolidation or readjustment optional ("may") rather than mandatory ("shall") for county boards in counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants

  • Allows cities with over 500,000 residents to revise precincts after presidential elections on a permissive rather than mandatory basis when votes exceed 1,200

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

ELEC CD-ELEC PRECINCT NUMBERS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/12/2020
Election Law3/18/2020
Executive2/19/2020
Assignments2/11/2020

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