IL HB2225

Removes specific petition and referendum requirements for statewide advisory public questions from the Election Code.

Streamlines petition signature verification procedures by eliminating the requirement for election authorities to conduct sample verification; transfers verification responsibility to the State Board of Elections.

Modifies the valid signature calculation methodology for constitutional amendment and advisory referendum petitions, eliminating jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction aggregation in favor of statewide projections.

Simplifies petition verification watcher provisions by removing restrictions on assistant watchers and eliminating detailed credential distribution procedures previously required by election authorities.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.