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IL SB2930
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve McClure
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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
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