HB 6198 Illinois House · 97th Regular Session

ELEC-EARLY VOTING PERIOD

Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, when the religious holidays of Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday occur during the early voting period, an election authority may close an early voting place on those days, provided that the early voting place remains open 2 hours later on at least 2 weekdays during the final week of the early voting period. Provides that the election authority shall notify the State Board of Elections of any closure and shall provide notice to the public of the closure and the extended hours during the final week. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2012
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Introduced Jul 16, 2012 Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Jan 8, 2013
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Aug 16, 2012
House · Referred to committee
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Renée Kosel
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