HB 2785 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

ELECTIONS-NONE OF THE ABOVE

Summary
Amends the Election Code. Requires that election ballots listing candidates for office include a choice "None of the Above; For a New Election". Requires that for any office for which "none of the above" receives the greatest number of votes, a None of the Above (NOTA) election must be held within 60 to 80 days. Prohibits any of the losing candidates from running in the NOTA election for that office. Provides for the nomination of NOTA election candidates and the distribution to voters of NOTA election candidate statements. Provides for temporary appointments to offices pending NOTA elections. Does not apply to candidates and electors for President and Vice President, but requires that a "Prefer None of the Above" choice appear on the ballot for those offices. Does not apply to primary ballots.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 23, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 1, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Feb 26, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Roger L. Eddy
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