SUFFRAGE-VOTING AGE 17
Summary
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Changes the minimum voting age to 17 (now, 18) or any other "younger" voting age required by the United States for voting in State elections. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 2, 2008
Last action May 4, 2008
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Feb 26, 2008
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Elections & Campaign Reform Committee; 005-003-000
Feb 6, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Elections & Campaign Reform Committee
Jan 2, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Lou Lang
DDemocratic
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