SB2930

DRAINAGE DISTRICT ELECTIONS

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

SB2930 amends Illinois Drainage Code to adjust election hours and voting rules for drainage district commissioners.

SB2930 amends the Illinois Drainage Code to change election hours for drainage district commissioners. It sets the opening time at 4:00 p.m. and closing time at 6:00 p.m., with an option to extend until 7:00 p.m. if needed. The bill specifies that adult landowners can vote once per parcel, with one owner representing multiple owners if necessary. It also mandates that commissioners cannot determine land ownership and that commissioners holding office cannot judge elections. Misrepresenting eligibility to vote is a Class A misdemeanor.

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Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026