HB2797

ELEC CD-REDUCE PRECINCT JUDGES

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2797 allows for the reduction of judges of election in each precinct from 5 to 3.

HB2797 amends the Illinois Election Code to allow for the reduction of judges of election in each precinct from 5 to 3. This reduction applies to precincts with fewer than 600 registered voters or fewer than 600 absentee ballots voted at recent elections. The bill also allows for the appointment of special panels of 3 judges each, who must possess the same qualifications and be appointed in the same manner as other judges of election. The number of such panels required is determined by the State Board of Elections based on the number of registered voters or absentee ballots.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

Mar 21, 2025

House

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