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HB1584Introduced in the House

LOCAL OFFICE VACANCY-ELECTION

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Daniel Didech, District 59

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code, the Park District Code, the Illinois Local Library Act, and the School Code. In provisions concerning vacancies in certain elected offices, requires that, if a vacancy occurs in a specified office with at least 32 months remaining in the term of the office and at least 141 days before the next election for that office, then the vacancy shall be filled in that election. Provides that, if a vacancy occurs in a specified office with less than 32 months remaining in the term of the office or less than 141 days before the next election for that office, then the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the person that was appointed to the office to fill the vacancy. In provisions concerning vacancies in offices with 2-year terms, requires that, if a vacancy occurs in a specified office at least 141 days before the next election for that office, then the vacancy shall be filled in that election.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 21, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Ethics & Elections

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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