SB2101

SB2101 amends the Illinois Election Code to adjust the percentage of voter signatures required to initiate a public question or constitutional.

SB2101 modifies the Illinois Election Code to change the percentage of voter signatures needed to initiate a public question or constitutional amendment from 8% to 4% of the total votes cast for candidates for Governor in the preceding gubernatorial election. The bill specifies that petitions must be filed with the State Board of Elections at least six months before the general election. It also outlines the process for submitting petitions to the appropriate election authorities and the requirements for the petition sheets.