Bill Status of HB5774  94th General Assembly


Short Description:  ELECTIONS-OPEN PRIMARY

House Sponsors
Rep. Bill Mitchell

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/7-19from Ch. 46, par. 7-19
10 ILCS 5/7-43from Ch. 46, par. 7-43
10 ILCS 5/7-44from Ch. 46, par. 7-44


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Eliminates separate primary ballots for different political parties. Requires that all candidates for all offices appear on a universal primary ballot. Permits a primary voter, without specifying party affiliation, to vote for candidates from more than one party. Prohibits voting for more than one candidate for each office unless otherwise authorized by law.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  3/24/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell
  3/28/2006HouseFirst Reading
  3/28/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die