HB3857

ELEC CD-STANDARDIZE PETITION

Introduced·2/10/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3857 standardizes the form and content of petitions for nomination in state elections.

Illinois HB3857 amends the Election Code to standardize the form of petitions for nomination in state elections. It mandates that petitions must consist of sheets of uniform size, containing specific headings and information about the candidate. The bill prohibits images, symbols, or slogans in the petition headings, except for those indicating the petition was printed by a union printer. It also outlines requirements for signatures, including the need for a circulator's statement and restrictions on the circulation period.

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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

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading