HB1591

PARK COMMISSIONER ELECTIONS

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1591 modifies the Park District Code to limit the number of petition signatures required for park commissioner candidates to 300.

Illinois HB1591 amends the Park District Code to change the requirements for candidates running for park commissioner in General Park Districts. Specifically, it limits the number of petition signatures a candidate must file to 300, regardless of the number of voters in the district. This change aims to streamline the nomination process for park commissioner candidates.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections