Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 2840 — ELEC CD-ACCESS TASK FORCE

Last action — Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Election Code. Creates the Access to Candidacy and Feasibility of Holding Public Office for Non-Wealthy Persons Task Force. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force is to analyze the financial barriers that exist for non-wealthy candidates who seek to hold public office in this State and for non-wealthy elected officials in the State. Provides that, on or before June 30, 2025, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations. Sets forth provisions concerning duties, membership, and administrative support. Repeals the provision that creates the Task Force and dissolves the Task Force on July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 26, 2024

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2024

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 24, 2024

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 17, 2024

  6. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024

  9. To Subcommittee on Elections

  10. Assigned to Executive

  11. Referred to Assignments

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2840 do?
Amends the Election Code. Creates the Access to Candidacy and Feasibility of Holding Public Office for Non-Wealthy Persons Task Force. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force is to analyze the financial barriers that exist for non-wealthy candidates who seek to hold public office in this State and for non-wealthy elected officials in the State. Provides that, on or before June 30, 2025, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations. Sets forth provisions concerning duties, membership, and administrative support. Repeals the provision that creates the Task Force and dissolves the Task Force on July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB 2840?
SB 2840 is sponsored by Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2840?
This bill died with 103rd 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 SB 2840?
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