SB1717Introduced in the Senate
ELEC CD-NOMINATING PETITIONS
Introduced by Michael Hastings, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the State Board of Elections and the various election authorities and local election officials with whom petitions for nomination are filed shall: (i) create a form for a prospective candidate to request a petition for nomination; (ii) provide a prospective candidate with a petition for nomination within 24 hours after receiving a completed request form; (iii) timestamp when a completed petition for nomination is filed; and (iv) make publicly available a list of filed petitions for nomination that shall be preserved for a period of not less than 6 months.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
February 5, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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