SB3017

SB3017 amends the Illinois Drainage Code to change election procedures for drainage district commissioners.

SB3017 modifies the election process for commissioners in Illinois drainage districts. It allows adult landowners to cast one vote per acre of land they own, with only one representative from multiple owners allowed to vote per parcel. The bill specifies that commissioners are not responsible for verifying land ownership, relying instead on the voter's certification. It also sets the election time from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the option to extend if necessary. The bill includes provisions for handling vacancies and the consequences of misrepresenting voting eligibility.