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HB3526 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2019 and 2020
HB3526

Introduced , by Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

10 ILCS 5/1-25 new
    Amends the Election Code. Creates the Digital Petition Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall explore what is required to modernize the petition process and allow voters to digitally sign and submit petitions for candidates. Provides that the Task Force may seek assistance from the Department of Innovation and Technology. Provides that the Task Force shall submit its recommendations to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2020. Dissolves the Task Force on January 1, 2022.

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A BILL FOR

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1     AN ACT concerning elections.

2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:

4     Section 5. The Election Code is amended by adding Section
5 1-25 as follows:

6     (10 ILCS 5/1-25 new)
7     Sec. 1-25. Digital Petition Task Force.
8     (a) The Digital Petition Task Force is created.
9     (b) The Task Force shall be composed of 10 members that
10 shall be appointed as follows:
11         (1) 2 members appointed by the Governor;
12         (2) 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of
13     Representatives;
14         (3) 2 members appointed by the Minority Leader of the
15     House of Representatives;
16         (4) 2 members appointed by the President of the Senate;
17     and
18         (5) 2 members appointed by the Minority Leader of the
19     Senate.
20     (c) The Task Force shall choose its chairperson from among
21 its members and any other officers it deems appropriate.
22     (d) The Task Force may seek the assistance of the
23 Department of Innovation and Technology in performing its

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1 duties.
2     (e) The Task Force shall explore what is required to bring
3 the petition process into the 21st century and to provide
4 voters with a digital process for signing and submitting
5 petitions for candidates.
6     (f) The Task Force shall submit a report of its
7 recommendations to the General Assembly on or before December
8 31, 2020.
9     (g) The Illinois State Board of Elections shall provide
10 administrative and other support to the Task Force.
11     (h) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2022.

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