Date	Chamber	Action
1/10/2023	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

10 ILCS 5/16-3

from Ch. 46, par. 16-3

10 ILCS 5/16-3.1 new

10 ILCS 5/16-4.1

from Ch. 46, par. 16-4.1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, when the names of candidates in a primary election, general election, or consolidated election to be voted for in each election district or precinct are printed on one ballot, the order of names for each office shall be set forth in random order within each election district or precinct. Provides that, to the extent that it is mathematically possible, each random order shall be different between all of the precincts or election districts that are electing the name or names contained in each race on the ballot. Provides that, before the names of the candidates of the several political parties are certified by the State Board of Elections to the several county clerks, the State Board of Elections shall follow the randomization requirements before certifying. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall select a vendor for a computer software program that shall be used by each election authority and the State Board of Elections to conduct the randomization for election contests. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2022	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mark Batinick
1/21/2022	House	First Reading
1/21/2022	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/9/2022	House	Assigned to Ethics & Elections Committee
2/18/2022	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/10/2023	House	Session Sine Die

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