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 Bill Status of HB4467  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  ELECTION BALLOT RANDOMIZATION

House Sponsors
Rep. Mark Batinick

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/16-3from Ch. 46, par. 16-3
10 ILCS 5/16-3.1 new
10 ILCS 5/16-4.1from Ch. 46, par. 16-4.1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, when the names of candidates in a primary election, general election, or consolidated election to be voted for in each election district or precinct are printed on one ballot, the order of names for each office shall be set forth in random order within each election district or precinct. Provides that, to the extent that it is mathematically possible, each random order shall be different between all of the precincts or election districts that are electing the name or names contained in each race on the ballot. Provides that, before the names of the candidates of the several political parties are certified by the State Board of Elections to the several county clerks, the State Board of Elections shall follow the randomization requirements before certifying. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall select a vendor for a computer software program that shall be used by each election authority and the State Board of Elections to conduct the randomization for election contests. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2022HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/21/2022HouseFirst Reading
  1/21/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/9/2022HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections Committee
  2/18/2022HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

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