HB0008 amends the Illinois Election Code to revise the requirements for petition signatures for various political offices.

HB0008 amends the Illinois Election Code to modify the number of signatures required on petitions for nomination for various political offices. The bill specifies the number of signatures needed based on the office sought and the political subdivision. For example, petitions for statewide offices require signatures from 0.5% of the primary electors of the candidate's party in the state. For countywide offices, the requirement is 0.5% of the primary electors in the county. The bill also lowers the minimum age for petition circulators from 18 to 17 years old.

HB0008 amends the Illinois Election Code to revise the requirements for petition signatures for various political offices.

HB0008 amends the Illinois Election Code to modify the number of signatures required on petitions for nomination for various political offices. The bill specifies the number of signatures needed based on the office sought and the political subdivision. For example, petitions for statewide offices require signatures from 0.5% of the primary electors of the candidate's party in the state. For countywide offices, the requirement is 0.5% of the primary electors in the county. The bill also lowers the minimum age for petition circulators from 18 to 17 years old.