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IL SB2930

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve McClure

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Drainage Code to establish a one-vote-per-parcel system for drainage district commissioner elections, where adult landowners receive one vote for each parcel they own within the district
  • Requires that only one representative may cast a vote for jointly-owned parcels, with the voter certifying they have authorization from a majority of co-owners
  • Restricts commissioner candidates to landowners within the district and prohibits commissioners whose seat is up for election from serving as election judges
  • Changes polling hours from 2:00-4:00 p.m. to 4:00-6:00 p.m., with potential extension to 7:00 p.m. (previously 6:00 p.m.) to accommodate voters
  • Creates a Class A misdemeanor penalty for willfully misrepresenting eligibility to vote in drainage district elections

Legislative Description

DRAINAGE DISTRICT ELECTIONS

Last Action

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive2/3/2026
Assignments1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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