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IL HB3299

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Terra Costa Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows voters to apply for permanent vote by mail status to automatically receive mail ballots for all subsequent elections instead of applying for each election individually.

  • Voters on the permanent vote by mail list remain enrolled until they request removal, provide notice of a registration change, or register to vote in another county.

  • Requires election authorities to notify all qualified voters 45-90 days before general elections about the option to apply for permanent vote by mail status.

  • Allows voters on permanent vote by mail status to change their party affiliation for primary elections through a method and deadline established by the election authority.

  • Permits election authorities to combine single-election and permanent vote by mail ballot applications onto one form with clear distinctions and check boxes for applicants to indicate which option they are choosing.

Legislative Description

ELEC CD-PERMANENT VOTE BY MAIL

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2021
Ethics & Elections3/16/2021
Rules2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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