Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5845 — TOWNSHIP-2020 PRIMARY CAUCUSES

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Township Code. Provides that each political party shall, for the regular township election for 2021, nominate its candidates for township offices by primary election in accordance with the general election law rather than by caucus. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2023. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David A. Welter

Sponsors

  • David A. Welter · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • David A. Welter

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5845 do?
Amends the Township Code. Provides that each political party shall, for the regular township election for 2021, nominate its candidates for township offices by primary election in accordance with the general election law rather than by caucus. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2023. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5845?
HB 5845 is sponsored by David A. Welter.
What is the current status of HB 5845?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5845?
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