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IL SB3324

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Omar Aquino

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows objections to certificates of nomination and petitions for public questions to be submitted electronically using methods approved and provided by the election authority, in addition to written submissions.

  • Eliminates the requirement for 2 physical copies when objections are submitted through an approved electronic method by the election authority.

  • Permits election authorities to use electronic methods mutually agreed upon with electoral boards to transmit objection petitions and related documents, as an alternative to registered mail or personal delivery.

  • Requires election authorities using secure Internet-based portals for paperless submission to provide objectors the ability to write general explanations, attach exhibits, save progress before final submission, and may require line-by-line indication of objections using the portal software.

  • Applies these electronic submission provisions to objections under Articles 7, 8, and 28 of the Election Code.

Legislative Description

ELECT CODE-PETITIONS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/12/2020
Election Law3/18/2020
Executive2/19/2020
Assignments2/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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