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 Bill Status of HB6214  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  ELECTIONS-INDEPENDENT PETITION

House Sponsors
Rep. Mike Fortner

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/10-3from Ch. 46, par. 10-3
10 ILCS 5/10-6from Ch. 46, par. 10-6


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. With respect to nomination petitions for independent candidates to appear on the general election ballot, (i) makes the minimum signature requirement the same as that for an established party candidate seeking the same office (now, a higher minimum), (ii) permits circulation not more than 75 (now, 90) days before the filing deadline, and (iii) makes the filing deadline 75 days after the general primary (now, between 141 and 134 days before the general election).

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/11/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner
  2/11/2010HouseFirst Reading
  2/11/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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