Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 588 — ELEC CD-OPEN PRIMARY

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Eliminates the requirement that a voter declare party affiliation when voting at a primary election. Provides that the voter shall receive the primary ballot of each of the established political parties nominating candidates for office at the primary election but may cast a ballot of only one political party, except in certain cases involving statewide political parties and political parties established only within a political subdivision.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Elections & Campaign Reform Committee

  4. Motion Filed to Discharge Committee Rep. William B. Black

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

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  7. Assigned to Elections & Campaign Reform Committee

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William B. Black

Sponsors

  • William B. Black · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • William B. Black

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 588 do?
Amends the Election Code. Eliminates the requirement that a voter declare party affiliation when voting at a primary election. Provides that the voter shall receive the primary ballot of each of the established political parties nominating candidates for office at the primary election but may cast a ballot of only one political party, except in certain cases involving statewide political parties and political parties established only within a political subdivision.
Who sponsors HB 588?
HB 588 is sponsored by William B. Black.
What is the current status of HB 588?
This bill died with 95th 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 588?
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