Senate Sponsors: BERMAN-LINK. Short description: ELEC CD-APPLICATION FOR BALLOT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Allows electors (in certain circumstances) to apply to the county clerk or the Board of Election Commissioners for an absentee ballot by mail not more than 40 nor less than 7 days (now 5 days) before the election. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status