HB2799

ELEC CD-RECORDS REQUEST

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2799 amends the Election Code to require election authorities to provide copies of nomination papers within 48 hours of a written request.

HB2799 amends the Illinois Election Code to mandate that election authorities provide copies of nomination papers, certificates of nomination, or petitions for a public question within 48 hours after a written request is received. The bill specifies that a requester is not required to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act. This change aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of election-related documents.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Ethics & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

Feb 6, 2025

House

First Reading