SB 2840 Illinois Senate · 103rd Regular Session

ELEC CD-ACCESS TASK FORCE

Summary
Amends the Election Code. Creates the Access to Candidacy and Feasibility of Holding Public Office for Non-Wealthy Persons Task Force. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force is to analyze the financial barriers that exist for non-wealthy candidates who seek to hold public office in this State and for non-wealthy elected officials in the State. Provides that, on or before June 30, 2025, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations. Sets forth provisions concerning duties, membership, and administrative support. Repeals the provision that creates the Task Force and dissolves the Task Force on July 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2024 Last action Jun 26, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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May 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
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Mar 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
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Feb 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
To Subcommittee on Elections
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Jan 31, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Executive
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Jan 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to Assignments
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Mike Simmons-Gessesse
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