HB 5913 Illinois House · 98th Regular Session

ELEC CD-TOP TWO PRIMARY

Summary
Amends the Election Code. Creates an open-primary system. Provides that primary ballots shall list each candidate for office, regardless of party affiliation, participating in the primary election. Provides that the 2 candidates in any primary that received the most votes in the primary election, regardless of party affiliation of the candidates, shall be the only 2 candidates certified for participation in the general election. Makes conforming changes.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2014
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2014 Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
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Feb 14, 2014
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Mike Fortner
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