HB3034 Summary

• Establishes "General Election Day" as a recurring State holiday on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years, replacing specific date references for individual election years.

• Designates General Election Day as a legal school holiday under the School Code and State Universities Civil Service Act, with schools closed on that day but made available as polling places for election authorities.

• Adds General Election Day to the list of holidays recognized under the Illinois Procurement Code for purposes of computing deadlines, alongside existing holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

• Closes all government offices except election authorities on General Election Day unless authorized for election day services or polling place operations.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.