HB1170 Summary

• Changes county convention timing from the 29th day after the primary to a window of 29-50 days after the primary at which committeepersons are elected.

• Prohibits appointments to fill precinct committeeperson vacancies between the general primary election and the county convention following that primary (previously prohibited only for 30 days after the primary).

• Modifies precinct committeeperson deputy registrar appointment terms to run from the county convention date through the date immediately preceding the next county convention, rather than fixed 2-year terms.

• Makes conforming technical changes to Sections 4-6.2, 5-16.2, 6-50.2, and 7-9 of the Election Code.