Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 539 — ELEC CD-NUMBER OF ELEC JUDGES

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0337

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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 has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that county boards outside of the jurisdiction of boards of election commissioners may reduce the number of judges of election from 5 to 3 for primary elections. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 539 involve the addition of language that clarifies the ability of county boards, outside of election commissioner jurisdictions, to reduce the number of judges of election from five to three during primary elections. This change is significant because it aims to streamline the election process and reduce costs for counties, potentially leading to more efficient voting experiences. The bill is set to take effect immediately, meaning these changes could be implemented quickly if passed.

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HB0539 Engrossed LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b AN ACT concerning elections.
HB0539 Enrolled LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b AN ACT concerning elections.
However, the County Board of Commissioners may appoint 3 judges of election to serve in HB0539 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b lieu of the 5 judges of election otherwise required by this Section (1) to serve in any emergency referendum, or in any odd-year regular election or in any special primary or special election called for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the office of representative in the United States Congress or to nominate candidates for such purpose or (2) if the county board passes an ordinance to reduce the number of judges of election to 3 for primary elections.
However, the County Board of Commissioners may appoint 3 judges of election to serve in HB0539 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b lieu of the 5 judges of election otherwise required by this Section (1) to serve in any emergency referendum, or in any odd-year regular election or in any special primary or special election called for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the office of representative in the United States Congress or to nominate candidates for such purpose or (2) if the county board passes an ordinance to reduce the number of judges of election to 3 for primary elections.
The HB0539 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b appointment shall be made in the following manner:
The HB0539 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b appointment shall be made in the following manner:
He must, however, submit the names of at least 2 residents of the precinct for each HB0539 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b precinct in which his party is to have 3 judges and must submit the name of at least one resident of the precinct for each precinct in which his party is to have 2 judges.
He must, however, submit the names of at least 2 residents of the precinct for each HB0539 Enrolled - 4 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b precinct in which his party is to have 3 judges and must submit the name of at least one resident of the precinct for each precinct in which his party is to have 2 judges.
In counties under the township organization the county board shall at its meeting in July in each even-numbered year except in counties containing a population of 3,000,000 inhabitants or over and except when such judges are appointed by election commissioners, select in each election precinct in the county, 5 capable and discreet persons to be judges of election who shall possess the qualifications required by this HB0539 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b Act for such judges.
In counties under the township organization the county board shall at its meeting in July in each even-numbered year except in counties containing a population of 3,000,000 inhabitants or over and except when such judges are appointed by election commissioners, select in each election precinct in the county, 5 capable and discreet persons to be judges of election who shall possess the qualifications required by this HB0539 Enrolled - 5 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b Act for such judges.
In addition to such precinct judges, the county board shall appoint special panels of 3 judges each, who shall possess the HB0539 Engrossed - 6 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b same qualifications and shall be appointed in the same manner and with the same division between political parties as is provided for other judges of election.
In addition to such precinct judges, the county board shall appoint special panels of 3 judges each, who shall possess the HB0539 Enrolled - 6 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b same qualifications and shall be appointed in the same manner and with the same division between political parties as is provided for other judges of election.
and which political party is entitled to 2 judges of election and which political party is entitled to one judge of election shall be determined in the same manner as set forth in the next two preceding sentences with regard to 5 HB0539 Engrossed - 7 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b election judges in each precinct.
and which political party is entitled to 2 judges of election and which political party is entitled to one judge of election shall be determined in the same manner as set forth in the next two preceding sentences with regard to 5 HB0539 Enrolled - 7 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b election judges in each precinct.
Provided, further, that in any case where a township has been or shall be HB0539 Engrossed - 8 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b redistricted, in whole or in part, subsequent to one general election for Governor, and prior to the next, the judges of election to be selected for all new or altered precincts shall be selected in that one of the methods above detailed, which shall be applicable according to the facts and circumstances of the particular case, but the majority of such judges for each such precinct shall be selected from the first leading political party, and the minority judges from the second leading political party.
Provided, further, that in any case where a township has been or shall be HB0539 Enrolled - 8 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b redistricted, in whole or in part, subsequent to one general election for Governor, and prior to the next, the judges of election to be selected for all new or altered precincts shall be selected in that one of the methods above detailed, which shall be applicable according to the facts and circumstances of the particular case, but the majority of such judges for each such precinct shall be selected from the first leading political party, and the minority judges from the second leading political party.
Such selections under this Section shall be confirmed by HB0539 Engrossed - 9 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b the circuit court as provided in Section 13-3 of this Article.
Such selections under this Section shall be confirmed by HB0539 Enrolled - 9 - LRB100 06922 MLM 16973 b the circuit court as provided in Section 13-3 of this Article.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0337

  2. Effective Date August 25, 2017

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 054-001-000

  7. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2017

  9. Second Reading

  10. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2017

  12. Do Pass Executive; 016-000-000

  13. Assigned to Executive

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  17. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jim Oberweis

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  19. Arrive in Senate

  20. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 099-011-000

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  22. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  23. Second Reading - Short Debate

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  25. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Katie Stuart

  26. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  27. Do Pass / Short Debate Elections & Campaign Finance Committee; 016-000-000

  28. Reported Back To Elections & Campaign Finance Committee;

  29. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Elections & Campaign Finance Committee; 005-000-000

  30. To Election Administration Subcommittee

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  32. Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Committee

  33. Referred to Rules Committee

  34. First Reading

  35. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 33103
Democrat 13001
Republican 8000
Total 54104
% of votes cast 92%2%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Not Voting
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Martinez — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Rooney — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Landek — Yea
Link — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
McCann — Not Voting
Oberweis — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Haine — Not Voting
Nybo — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Nay
Schimpf — Yea
Steans — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 99 Yea · 11 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 61805
Democrat 29102
Republican 9201
Total 991108
% of votes cast 84%9%0%7%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Not Voting
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Nay
Butler — Yea
McAsey — Not Voting
McAuliffe — Nay
Durkin — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Lang — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Sente — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Stratton — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Sauer — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Brady — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Jones — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jesiel — Yea
Long — Nay
Madigan — Yea
McDermed — Nay
McSweeney — Yea
Davis — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Wheeler, Barbara — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Williams — Yea
Olsen — Nay
Phillips — Not Voting
Skillicorn — Nay
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Willis — Yea
Winger — Nay
Zalewski — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Not Voting
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Drury — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Ives — Nay
Jimenez — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Not Voting
Soto — Yea
Welter — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Andersson — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Nay
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Not Voting
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Not Voting
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Not Voting
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 539 do?
Amends the Election Code. Provides that county boards outside of the jurisdiction of boards of election commissioners may reduce the number of judges of election from 5 to 3 for primary elections. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 539?
HB 539 is sponsored by Katie Stuart (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 539?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 539?
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