Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 1697 — ELEC CD-EARLY VOTING

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Summary

Amends the Election Code. Allows registered voters to vote by personal appearance during an early voting period. Provides that the early voting period begins on the third Saturday preceding a general primary, consolidated primary, consolidated, or general election and ends on the Friday before the election. Provides for permanent and temporary polling places for early voting. Provides that the election authority must publish a schedule of locations and times for early voting. Sets procedures for the issuance, return, and casting of early ballots. Prohibits advertising or campaigning within 100 feet of a polling place for early voting. Removes provisions permitting an absentee voter to vote on election day by cancelling or revoking his or her absentee ballot. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

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The latest version of SB 1697 has added specific lines that detail the procedures for early voting and ensure the integrity of the ballots during the voting process. These changes clarify how ballots should be handled and emphasize the importance of not tampering with them. This matters because it aims to protect the electoral process and ensure that every vote is counted fairly, fostering public trust in the system.

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*LRB09409998JAM40256b* SB1697 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2006 SB1697 Introduced 2/24/2005, by Sen.
SB1697 Engrossed LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b AN ACT concerning elections.
Terry Link SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
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24A-15.1 ILCS 5/24B-10 ILCS 5/24B-15.1 ILCS 805/8.29 new Amends the Election Code.
Allows registered voters to vote by personal appearance during an early voting period.
Provides that the early voting period begins on the third Saturday preceding a general primary, consolidated primary, consolidated, or general election and ends on the Friday before the election.
Provides for permanent and temporary polling places for early voting.
Provides that the election authority must publish a schedule of locations and times for early voting.
Sets procedures for the issuance, return, and casting of early ballots.
Prohibits advertising or campaigning within 100 feet of a polling place for early voting.
Removes provisions permitting an absentee voter to vote on election day by cancelling or revoking his or her absentee ballot.
Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b FISCAL NOTE ACT STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR SB1697 LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b AN ACT concerning elections.
SB1697 - 2 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b In counties, municipalities, or towns having fewer than 500,000 inhabitants notice of the general primary shall be published once in two or more newspapers published in the county, municipality or town, as the case may be, or if there is no such newspaper, then in any two or more newspapers published in the county and having a general circulation throughout the community.
SB1697 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b In counties, municipalities, or towns having fewer than 500,000 inhabitants notice of the general primary shall be published once in two or more newspapers published in the county, municipality or town, as the case may be, or if there is no such newspaper, then in any two or more newspapers published in the county and having a general circulation throughout the community.
At least 30 days before any general election, and at least 20 days before any special congressional election, the county clerk shall publish a notice of the election in 2 or more SB1697 - 3 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b newspapers published in the county, city, village, incorporated town or town, as the case may be, or if there is no such newspaper, then in any 2 or more newspapers published in the county and having a general circulation throughout the community.
At least 30 days before any general election, and at least 20 days before any special congressional election, the county clerk shall publish a notice of the election in 2 or more SB1697 Engrossed - 3 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b newspapers published in the county, city, village, incorporated town or town, as the case may be, or if there is no such newspaper, then in any 2 or more newspapers published in the county and having a general circulation throughout the community.
In the case that the voter’s absentee ballot is not present in the polling place, it shall be sufficient for any such voter to submit to the judges of election in lieu of his absentee ballot, either a portion of such ballot if torn or mutilated, an affidavit executed before the judges of election specifying that the voter never received an absentee ballot, or an affidavit executed before the judges of election specifying that the voter desires to cancel or SB1697 - 4 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b revoke any absentee ballot that may have been cast in the voter’s name.
In the case that the voter’s absentee ballot is not present in the polling place, it shall be sufficient for any such voter to submit to the judges of election in lieu of his absentee ballot, either a portion of such ballot if torn or mutilated, an affidavit executed before the judges of election specifying that the voter never received an absentee ballot, or an affidavit executed before the judges of election specifying that the voter desires to cancel or SB1697 Engrossed - 4 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b revoke any absentee ballot that may have been cast in the voter’s name.
Besides the election officer, not more SB1697 - 5 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b than 2 voters in excess of the whole number of voting booths provided shall be allowed within the proximity of the voting booths at one time.
Besides the election officer, not more SB1697 Engrossed - 5 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b than 2 voters in excess of the whole number of voting booths provided shall be allowed within the proximity of the voting booths at one time.
SB1697 - 6 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b The affidavit of any such person shall be supported by the affidavit of a resident and qualified voter of any such precinct and ward, which affidavit shall be in substantially the following form:
SB1697 Engrossed - 6 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b The affidavit of any such person shall be supported by the affidavit of a resident and qualified voter of any such precinct and ward, which affidavit shall be in substantially the following form:
Any person desiring to vote and whose name is found upon the register of voters by the person having charge thereof, shall then be questioned by one of the judges as to his nativity, his term of residence at present address, precinct, State and United States, his age, whether naturalized SB1697 - 7 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b and if so the date of naturalization papers and court from which secured, and he shall be asked to state his residence when last previously registered and the date of the election for which he then registered.
Any person desiring to vote and whose name is found upon the register of voters by the person having charge thereof, shall then be questioned by one of the judges as to his nativity, his term of residence at present address, precinct, State and United States, his age, whether naturalized SB1697 Engrossed - 7 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b and if so the date of naturalization papers and court from which secured, and he shall be asked to state his residence when last previously registered and the date of the election for which he then registered.
But if his vote be rejected by such judges, such person may afterward produce and deliver an affidavit to such judges, subscribed and sworn to by him before one of the judges, in which it shall be stated how long he has SB1697 - 8 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b resided in such precinct, and state;
But if his vote be rejected by such judges, such person may afterward produce and deliver an affidavit to such judges, subscribed and sworn to by him before one of the judges, in which it shall be stated how long he has SB1697 Engrossed - 8 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b resided in such precinct, and state;
Blank affidavits of the character SB1697 - 9 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b aforesaid shall be sent out to the judges of all the precincts, and the judges of election shall furnish the same on demand and administer the oaths without criticism.
Blank affidavits of the character SB1697 Engrossed - 9 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b aforesaid shall be sent out to the judges of all the precincts, and the judges of election shall furnish the same on demand and administer the oaths without criticism.
Upon receipt of all such ballots the judges of election shall enter the name of the voter, and his number, as above provided in this section, and the judge to whom the ballots are delivered SB1697 - 10 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b shall immediately put the ballots into the ballot box.
Upon receipt of all such ballots the judges of election shall enter the name of the voter, and his number, as above provided in this section, and the judge to whom the ballots are delivered SB1697 Engrossed - 10 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b shall immediately put the ballots into the ballot box.
(a) If a request is made to vote early by a registered SB1697 - 11 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b voter in person, the election authority shall issue a ballot for early voting to the voter.
(a) If a request is made to vote early by a registered SB1697 Engrossed - 11 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b voter in person, the election authority shall issue a ballot for early voting to the voter.
and (2) limit voting at that polling place to registered voters in that municipality, ward or group of wards, SB1697 - 12 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b township, or road district.
and (2) limit voting at that polling place to registered voters in that municipality, ward or group of wards, SB1697 Engrossed - 12 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b township, or road district.
(d) The legal rights and remedies which inure to the owner or lessor of private property are not impaired or otherwise affected by the leasing of the property for use as a temporary SB1697 - 13 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b branch polling place for early voting, except to the extent necessary to conduct early voting at that location.
(d) The legal rights and remedies which inure to the owner or lessor of private property are not impaired or otherwise affected by the leasing of the property for use as a temporary SB1697 Engrossed - 13 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b branch polling place for early voting, except to the extent necessary to conduct early voting at that location.
(a) In all jurisdictions in which voting machines are used, SB1697 - 14 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b the provisions of this Code that are not inconsistent with this Article relating to the furnishing of ballot boxes, printing and furnishing ballots and supplies, the canvassing of ballots, and the making of returns, apply with full force and effect to the extent necessary to make this Article effective, provided that the number of ballots to be printed shall be in the discretion of the election authority.
(a) In all jurisdictions in which voting machines are used, SB1697 Engrossed - 14 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b the provisions of this Code that are not inconsistent with this Article relating to the furnishing of ballot boxes, printing and furnishing ballots and supplies, the canvassing of ballots, and the making of returns, apply with full force and effect to the extent necessary to make this Article effective, provided that the number of ballots to be printed shall be in the discretion of the election authority.
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(b) The election authority may also appoint as many additional election officials as it deems necessary for the SB1697 - 15 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b proper conduct of the election.
(b) The election authority may also appoint as many additional election officials as it deems necessary for the SB1697 Engrossed - 15 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b proper conduct of the election.
(10 ILCS 5/19A-40 new) SB1697 - 16 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b Sec.
(10 ILCS 5/19A-40 new) SB1697 Engrossed - 16 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b Sec.
If your are physically unable to SB1697 - 17 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b mark the ballot, a friend or relative may assist you.
If you are physically unable to SB1697 Engrossed - 17 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b mark the ballot, a friend or relative may assist you.
Federal and State laws prohibit your employer, your employer’s agent, or an officer or agent of your union form assisting physically disabled voters." In addition to the above, if a ballot to be provided to a voter pursuant to this Section contains a public question described in subsection (b) of Section 28-6 and the territory concerning which the question is to be submitted is not described on the ballot due to the space limitations of the ballot, the election authority shall provide a printed copy of a notice of the public question, which shall include a description of the territory in the manner required by Section 16-7.
Federal and State laws prohibit your employer, your employer’s agent, or an officer or agent of your union from assisting physically disabled voters." In addition to the above, if a ballot to be provided to a voter pursuant to this Section contains a public question described in subsection (b) of Section 28-6 and the territory concerning which the question is to be submitted is not described on the ballot due to the space limitations of the ballot, the election authority shall provide a printed copy of a notice of the public question, which shall include a description of the territory in the manner required by Section 16-7.
Upon receipt of the voter’s ballot, the election official shall enclose the unopened ballot in a large or carrier envelope that shall be securely sealed and endorsed with the name and official title of the election official and the words, "This envelope contains a ballot and must be opened on election day", together with the number and description of the precinct in which the ballot is to be voted, and the election authority shall safely keep the envelope in its office until delivered to the judges of SB1697 - 18 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b election as provided in Section 19A-35.
Upon receipt of the voter’s ballot, the election official shall enclose the unopened ballot in a large or carrier envelope that shall be securely sealed and endorsed with the name and official title of the election official and the words, "This envelope contains a ballot and must be opened on election day", together with the number and description of the precinct in which the ballot is to be voted, and the election authority shall safely keep the envelope in its office until delivered to the judges of SB1697 Engrossed - 18 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b election as provided in Section 19A-35.
In case the judges find the certification properly executed, that the signatures correspond, that the applicant is a duly qualified voter in the precinct, and the voter has not been present and voted on the election day, they shall open the envelope containing the early voter’s ballot in a manner that does not to deface or destroy the certification thereon, or mark or tear the ballots therein and take out the ballot or ballots therein contained without unfolding or permitting the same to be unfolded or examined, and having endorsed the ballot in like manner as other ballots are required to be endorsed, shall deposit the same in the proper ballot box or boxes and enter the early voter’s name in the poll book the same as if he or she had voted on election day.
In case the judges find the certification properly executed, that the signatures correspond, that the applicant is a duly qualified voter in the precinct, and the voter has not been present and voted on the election day, they shall open the envelope containing the early voter’s ballot in a manner that does not deface or destroy the certification thereon, or mark or tear the ballots therein and take out the ballot or ballots therein contained without unfolding or permitting the same to be unfolded or examined, and having endorsed the ballot in like manner as other ballots are required to be endorsed, shall deposit the same in the proper ballot box or boxes and enter the early voter’s name in the poll book the same as if he or she had voted on election day.
SB1697 - 19 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b In case the ballot envelope contains more than one ballot of any kind, the ballots shall not be counted, but shall be marked "Rejected", giving the reason therefor.
SB1697 Engrossed - 19 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b In case the ballot envelope contains more than one ballot of any kind, the ballots shall not be counted, but shall be marked "Rejected", giving the reason therefor.
Whenever due proof is made to the judges of election that any voter who has marked an early ballot as provided in this Article has died before the opening of the polls on the date of SB1697 - 20 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b the election, the ballot of the deceased voter shall be returned by the judges of election in the same manner provided for rejected ballots;
Whenever due proof is made to the judges of election that any voter who has marked an early ballot as provided in this Article has died before the opening of the polls on the date of SB1697 Engrossed - 20 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b the election, the ballot of the deceased voter shall be returned by the judges of election in the same manner provided for rejected ballots;
and the second ballot box is for all votes cast on paper ballots, including absentee paper SB1697 - 21 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b and early paper ballots and any other paper ballots required to be voted other than on the electronic voting system.
and the second ballot box is for all votes cast on paper ballots, including absentee paper SB1697 Engrossed - 21 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b and early paper ballots and any other paper ballots required to be voted other than on the electronic voting system.
A write-in vote causing an overvote for an office shall SB1697 - 22 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b not be counted for that office, but the precinct judges shall mark such paper or early absentee ballot "Objected To" on the back thereof and write on its back the manner in which such ballot is counted and initial the same.
A write-in vote causing an overvote for an office shall SB1697 Engrossed - 22 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b not be counted for that office, but the precinct judges shall mark such paper or early absentee ballot "Objected To" on the back thereof and write on its back the manner in which such ballot is counted and initial the same.
The judges of election shall thereupon SB1697 - 23 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b immediately lock the first ballot box;
The judges of election shall thereupon SB1697 Engrossed - 23 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b immediately lock the first ballot box;
or SB1697 - 24 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b (b) A single ballot box, for the deposit of all votes cast, shall be used.
or SB1697 Engrossed - 24 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b (b) A single ballot box, for the deposit of all votes cast, shall be used.
If any paper ballot, ballot card or ballot card envelope is not initialed, it shall be marked on the back "Defective," initialed as to such label by all judges immediately under such word "Defective," and not counted, but placed in the envelope provided for that purpose labeled "Defective Ballots Envelope." The judges of election, consisting in each case of at least one judge of election of each of the two major political parties, shall examine the SB1697 - 25 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b paper absentee and early ballots which were in the ballot box and properly initialed so as to determine whether the same contain write-in votes.
If any paper ballot, ballot card or ballot card envelope is not initialed, it shall be marked on the back "Defective," initialed as to such label by all judges immediately under such word "Defective," and not counted, but placed in the envelope provided for that purpose labeled "Defective Ballots Envelope." The judges of election, consisting in each case of at least one judge of election of each of the two major political parties, shall examine the SB1697 Engrossed - 25 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b paper absentee and early ballots which were in the ballot box and properly initialed so as to determine whether the same contain write-in votes.
The paper absentee and early ballots shall be placed SB1697 - 26 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b in an envelope provided for that purpose labeled "Duplicate Ballots." When an electronic voting system is used which utilizes a ballot card, before separating the remaining ballot cards from their respective covering envelopes, the judges of election shall examine the ballot card envelopes for write-in votes.
The paper absentee and early ballots shall be placed SB1697 Engrossed - 26 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b in an envelope provided for that purpose labeled "Duplicate Ballots." When an electronic voting system is used which utilizes a ballot card, before separating the remaining ballot cards from their respective covering envelopes, the judges of election shall examine the ballot card envelopes for write-in votes.
The ballot cards and ballot card envelopes shall be separated and all except any defective or overvoted shall be placed separately in the box for return of the ballots, along with all SB1697 - 27 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b "Duplicate Absentee Ballots,","Duplicate Early Ballots", and "Duplicate Overvoted Ballots." The judges of election shall examine the ballots and ballot cards to determine if any is damaged or defective so that it cannot be counted by the automatic tabulating equipment.
The ballot cards and ballot card envelopes shall be separated and all except any defective or overvoted shall be placed separately in the box for return of the ballots, along with all SB1697 Engrossed - 27 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b "Duplicate Absentee Ballots,", "Duplicate Early Ballots", and "Duplicate Overvoted Ballots." The judges of election shall examine the ballots and ballot cards to determine if any is damaged or defective so that it cannot be counted by the automatic tabulating equipment.
A separate adhesive seal label signed by each of the judges of election of the precinct SB1697 - 28 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b shall be affixed to the box so as to cover any slot therein and to identify the box of the precinct;
A separate adhesive seal label signed by each of the judges of election of the precinct SB1697 Engrossed - 28 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b shall be affixed to the box so as to cover any slot therein and to identify the box of the precinct;
At the central counting location, a team of tally judges SB1697 - 29 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b designated by the election official in charge of the election shall check the box returned containing the ballots to determine that all seals are intact, and thereupon shall open the box, check the voters’ slip and compare the number of ballots so delivered against the total number of voters of the precinct who voted, remove the ballots or ballot cards and deliver them to the technicians operating the automatic tabulating equipment.
At the central counting location, a team of tally judges SB1697 Engrossed - 29 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b designated by the election official in charge of the election shall check the box returned containing the ballots to determine that all seals are intact, and thereupon shall open the box, check the voters’ slip and compare the number of ballots so delivered against the total number of voters of the precinct who voted, remove the ballots or ballot cards and deliver them to the technicians operating the automatic tabulating equipment.
and if such box is sealed with filament tape as provided herein rather than locked, such tape shall be wrapped around the box as provided herein, but in SB1697 - 30 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b such manner that the separate adhesive seal label affixed to the box and signed by the judges may not be removed without breaking the filament tape and disturbing the signature of the judges.
and if such box is sealed with filament tape as provided herein rather than locked, such tape shall be wrapped around the box as provided herein, but in SB1697 Engrossed - 30 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b such manner that the separate adhesive seal label affixed to the box and signed by the judges may not be removed without breaking the filament tape and disturbing the signature of the judges.
Each team shall consist of 5 tally judges, 3 selected and approved by the county board from a certified list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the majority of members on the county board and 2 selected and approved by the county board from a certified SB1697 - 31 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the second largest number of members on the county board.
Each team shall consist of 5 tally judges, 3 selected and approved by the county board from a certified list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the majority of members on the county board and 2 selected and approved by the county board from a certified SB1697 Engrossed - 31 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the second largest number of members on the county board.
(2) Regardless of which procedure described in subsection SB1697 - 32 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b (1) of this Section is used, the judges of election designated to transport the ballots, properly signed and sealed as provided herein, shall ensure that the ballots are delivered to the central counting station no later than 12 hours after the polls close.
(2) Regardless of which procedure described in subsection SB1697 Engrossed - 32 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b (1) of this Section is used, the judges of election designated to transport the ballots, properly signed and sealed as provided herein, shall ensure that the ballots are delivered to the central counting station no later than 12 hours after the polls close.
The precinct judges of election shall open the ballot box and count the number of ballots therein to determine if such SB1697 - 33 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b number agrees with the number of voters voting as shown by the applications for ballot or, if the same do not agree, the judges of election shall make such ballots agree with the applications for ballot in the manner provided by Section 17-18 of this Act.
The precinct judges of election shall open the ballot box and count the number of ballots therein to determine if such SB1697 Engrossed - 33 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b number agrees with the number of voters voting as shown by the applications for ballot or, if the same do not agree, the judges of election shall make such ballots agree with the applications for ballot in the manner provided by Section 17-18 of this Act.
SB1697 - 34 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b The original ballot card and envelope upon which there is an overvote shall be clearly labeled "Overvoted Ballot", and each such "Overvoted Ballot" as well as its "Replacement" shall contain the same serial number which shall be placed thereon by the judges of election, commencing with number 1 and continuing consecutively for the ballots of that kind in that precinct.
SB1697 Engrossed - 34 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b The original ballot card and envelope upon which there is an overvote shall be clearly labeled "Overvoted Ballot", and each such "Overvoted Ballot" as well as its "Replacement" shall contain the same serial number which shall be placed thereon by the judges of election, commencing with number 1 and continuing consecutively for the ballots of that kind in that precinct.
The original ballot or ballot card and envelope shall be clearly labeled "Damaged Ballot" and the SB1697 - 35 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b ballot or ballot card so produced shall be clearly labeled "Duplicate Damaged Ballot", and each shall contain the same serial number which shall be placed thereon by the judges of election, commencing with number 1 and continuing consecutively for the ballots of that kind in the precinct.
The original ballot or ballot card and envelope shall be clearly labeled "Damaged Ballot" and the SB1697 Engrossed - 35 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b ballot or ballot card so produced shall be clearly labeled "Duplicate Damaged Ballot", and each shall contain the same serial number which shall be placed thereon by the judges of election, commencing with number 1 and continuing consecutively for the ballots of that kind in the precinct.
provided, however, that SB1697 - 36 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b such container must first be sealed by the election judges with filament tape provided for such purpose which shall be wrapped around the container lengthwise and crosswise, at least twice each way, in such manner that the ballots cannot be removed from such container without breaking the seal and filament tape and disturbing any signatures affixed by the election judges to the container.
provided, however, that SB1697 Engrossed - 36 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b such container must first be sealed by the election judges with filament tape provided for such purpose which shall be wrapped around the container lengthwise and crosswise, at least twice each way, in such manner that the ballots cannot be removed from such container without breaking the seal and filament tape and disturbing any signatures affixed by the election judges to the container.
In addition, (1) the ballot or ballot cards shall be checked for the presence or absence of judges’ initials and other distinguishing marks, and (2) the ballots marked "Rejected", "Defective", Objected to", and SB1697 - 37 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b "Absentee Ballot", and "Early Ballot" shall be examined to determine the propriety of the such labels, and (3) the "Duplicate Absentee Ballots", "Duplicate Early Ballots", "Duplicate Overvoted Ballots" and "Duplicate Damaged Ballots" shall be compared with their respective originals to determine the correctness of the duplicates.
In addition, (1) the ballot or ballot cards shall be checked for the presence or absence of judges’ initials and other distinguishing marks, and (2) the ballots marked "Rejected", "Defective", Objected to", and SB1697 Engrossed - 37 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b "Absentee Ballot", and "Early Ballot" shall be examined to determine the propriety of the such labels, and (3) the "Duplicate Absentee Ballots", "Duplicate Early Ballots", "Duplicate Overvoted Ballots" and "Duplicate Damaged Ballots" shall be compared with their respective originals to determine the correctness of the duplicates.
Ballots, except absentee and early ballots for candidates and propositions which are listed on the Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan Technology electronic voting system, deposited in the second ballot box shall be SB1697 - 38 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b counted, tallied, and returned as is elsewhere provided in this Code for the counting and handling of paper ballots.
Ballots, except absentee and early ballots for candidates and propositions which are listed on the Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan Technology electronic voting system, deposited in the second ballot box shall be SB1697 Engrossed - 38 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b counted, tallied, and returned as is elsewhere provided in this Code for the counting and handling of paper ballots.
SB1697 - 39 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b An overvote for one office shall invalidate only the vote or count of that particular office.
SB1697 Engrossed - 39 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b An overvote for one office shall invalidate only the vote or count of that particular office.
The judges of election SB1697 - 40 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b shall thereupon immediately lock the first ballot box;
The judges of election SB1697 Engrossed - 40 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b shall thereupon immediately lock the first ballot box;
The precinct transport judges shall then examine the SB1697 - 41 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b remaining ballots for write-in votes and shall count and tabulate the write-in vote.
The precinct transport judges shall then examine the SB1697 Engrossed - 41 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b remaining ballots for write-in votes and shall count and tabulate the write-in vote.
If any ballot or ballot envelope is not initialed, it shall be marked on the back "Defective", initialed as to the label by all judges immediately under the word "Defective", and not counted, but placed in the envelope provided for that purpose SB1697 - 42 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b labeled "Defective Ballots Envelope".
If any ballot or ballot envelope is not initialed, it shall be marked on the back "Defective", initialed as to the label by all judges immediately under the word "Defective", and not counted, but placed in the envelope provided for that purpose SB1697 Engrossed - 42 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b labeled "Defective Ballots Envelope".
The original paper absentee or early ballot shall be clearly labeled "Absentee Ballot" or "Early Ballot", as the case may be, and the ballot so produced "Duplicate Absentee Ballot"or "Duplicate Early Ballot", as the case may be, and each shall bear the same serial number which shall be placed thereon by the judges of election, commencing with number 1 and continuing consecutively for the ballots of that kind in that precinct.
The original paper absentee or early ballot shall be clearly labeled "Absentee Ballot" or "Early Ballot", as the case may be, and the ballot so produced "Duplicate Absentee Ballot" or "Duplicate Early Ballot", as the case may be, and each shall bear the same serial number which shall be placed thereon by the judges of election, commencing with number 1 and continuing consecutively for the ballots of that kind in that precinct.
The judges of election shall initial the "Duplicate Absentee Ballot" and SB1697 - 43 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b "Duplicate Early Ballot" ballots and shall place them in the box for return of the ballots with all other ballots to be counted at the central counting location in lieu of the paper absentee and early ballots.
The judges of election shall initial the SB1697 Engrossed - 43 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b "Duplicate Absentee Ballot" and "Duplicate Early Ballot" ballots and shall place them in the box for return of the ballots with all other ballots to be counted at the central counting location in lieu of the paper absentee and early ballots.
If any ballot is damaged or defective so that it cannot properly be counted by the automatic tabulating equipment, the judges of election, consisting in each case of at least one judge of election of each of the 2 major political parties, shall make a true duplicate ballot of all votes on SB1697 - 44 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b such ballot by using the ballot of the precinct and one of the marking devices, or equivalent ballot, of the precinct.
If any ballot is damaged or defective so that it cannot properly be counted by the automatic tabulating equipment, the judges of election, consisting in each case of at least one judge of election of each of the 2 major political SB1697 Engrossed - 44 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b parties, shall make a true duplicate ballot of all votes on such ballot by using the ballot of the precinct and one of the marking devices, or equivalent ballot, of the precinct.
Two of the judges of election, of different major political parties, shall by SB1697 - 45 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b the most direct route transport the box for return of the ballots and enclosed ballots and returns to the central counting location designated by the election official in charge of the election.
Two of the judges SB1697 Engrossed - 45 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b of election, of different major political parties, shall by the most direct route transport the box for return of the ballots and enclosed ballots and returns to the central counting location designated by the election official in charge of the election.
At the central counting location, a team of tally judges designated by the election official in charge of the election shall check the box returned containing the ballots to determine that all seals are intact, and shall open the box, check the voters’ slip and compare the number of ballots so delivered against the total number of voters of the precinct who voted, remove the ballots and deliver SB1697 - 46 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b them to the technicians operating the automatic tabulating equipment.
At the central counting location, a team of tally judges designated by the election official in charge of the election shall check the box returned containing the ballots to determine that all seals are intact, and shall open the box, check the voters’ slip and compare the number of ballots so delivered against the total number of voters SB1697 Engrossed - 46 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b of the precinct who voted, remove the ballots and deliver them to the technicians operating the automatic tabulating equipment.
Two of the judges of election, of different major political parties, shall by the most direct route SB1697 - 47 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b transport the box for return of the ballots and enclosed absentee and early ballots and returns to the central counting location designated by the election official in charge of the election.
Two of the judges of election, of different SB1697 Engrossed - 47 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b major political parties, shall by the most direct route transport the box for return of the ballots and enclosed absentee and early ballots and returns to the central counting location designated by the election official in charge of the election.
Each team shall consist of 5 tally judges, 3 selected and approved by the county board from a certified list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the majority of members on the county board and 2 selected and approved by the county board from a certified list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the second largest number of members on the county board.
Each team shall consist of 5 tally judges, 3 selected and approved by the county board from a certified list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the majority of members on the county board and 2 selected and approved by the county board from a certified list furnished by the chairman of the county central committee of the party with the second largest number of members on SB1697 Engrossed - 48 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b the county board.
At the central counting location a team SB1697 - 48 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b of tally judges shall open the ballot box and canvass the votes polled to determine that the number of ballot sheets therein agree with the number of voters voting as shown by the applications for ballot and for absentee and early ballot;
At the central counting location a team of tally judges shall open the ballot box and canvass the votes polled to determine that the number of ballot sheets therein agree with the number of voters voting as shown by the applications for ballot and for absentee and early ballot;
(b) Regardless of which procedure described in subsection (a) of this Section is used, the judges of election designated SB1697 - 49 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b to transport the ballots properly signed and sealed, shall ensure that the ballots are delivered to the central counting station no later than 12 hours after the polls close.
(b) Regardless of which procedure described in subsection SB1697 Engrossed - 49 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b (a) of this Section is used, the judges of election designated to transport the ballots properly signed and sealed, shall ensure that the ballots are delivered to the central counting station no later than 12 hours after the polls close.
In addition, (a) the ballots shall be checked for the presence or absence of judges’ initials and other distinguishing marks, and (b) the ballots marked "Rejected", "Defective", "Objected To" , "Early Ballot", and "Absentee Ballot" shall be examined to determine the propriety of the labels, and (c) the "Duplicate Absentee Ballots", "Duplicate Early Ballots", "Duplicate Overvoted Ballots" and "Duplicate Damaged Ballots" shall be compared with their respective originals to determine the correctness of the SB1697 - 50 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b duplicates.
In addition, (a) the ballots shall be checked for the presence or absence of judges’ initials and other distinguishing marks, and (b) the ballots marked "Rejected", "Defective", "Objected To" , "Early Ballot", and "Absentee Ballot" shall be examined to determine the propriety of the labels, and (c) the "Duplicate Absentee Ballots", "Duplicate Early Ballots", "Duplicate Overvoted Ballots" and "Duplicate Damaged Ballots" shall be compared with their SB1697 Engrossed - 50 - LRB094 09998 JAM 40256 b respective originals to determine the correctness of the duplicates.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Executive Committee

  4. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  9. Arrived in House

  10. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Carol Ronen

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 17, 2005

  17. Second Reading

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2005

  19. Do Pass Local Government; 010-000-000

  20. Assigned to Local Government

  21. Referred to Rules

  22. First Reading

  23. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link

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  • Terry Link · Cosponsor

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 51002
Republican 1000
Democrat 5000
Total 57002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Dahl — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Link — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Geo-Karis — Not Voting
Wilhelmi — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Wojcik — Not Voting
Pankau — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1697 do?
Amends the Election Code. Allows registered voters to vote by personal appearance during an early voting period. Provides that the early voting period begins on the third Saturday preceding a general primary, consolidated primary, consolidated, or general election and ends on the Friday before the election. Provides for permanent and temporary polling places for early voting. Provides that the election authority must publish a schedule of locations and times for early voting. Sets procedures for the issuance, return, and casting of early ballots. Prohibits advertising or campaigning within 100 feet of a polling place for early voting. Removes provisions permitting an absentee voter to vote on election day by cancelling or revoking his or her absentee ballot. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Who sponsors SB 1697?
SB 1697 is sponsored by Terry Link.
What is the current status of SB 1697?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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