Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 1276 — ELEC CD-NEW PARTY/INDEPENDENT

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    Passed House
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Summary

Amends the Election Code. Makes the minimum and maximum nomination petition signature requirements for independent General Assembly candidates the same as those for independent candidates for any district or political subdivision office (now, larger). Makes the period for filing all independent candidate petitions the same as that for new political party candidates (now, the same as that for established political party candidates).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 1276 simplifies the nomination process for independent candidates running for the General Assembly by aligning their signature requirements with those needed for independent candidates in other offices. This change reduces the burden on independent candidates, making it easier for them to qualify for the ballot. Additionally, the filing period for independent candidates has been standardized to match that of new political party candidates, which is likely to enhance fairness and accessibility in the election process. This matters because it encourages a more competitive electoral field by supporting diverse candidacies.

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*LRB09510703JAM30936b* SB1276 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 SB1276 Introduced 2/9/2007, by Sen.
SB1276 Engrossed LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b AN ACT concerning elections.
John J.
Cullerton SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/10-3 from Ch.
46, par.
10-3 ILCS 5/10-6 from Ch.
46, par.
10-6 Amends the Election Code.
Makes the minimum and maximum nomination petition signature requirements for independent General Assembly candidates the same as those for independent candidates for any district or political subdivision office (now, larger).
Makes the period for filing all independent candidate petitions the same as that for new political party candidates (now, the same as that for established political party candidates).
LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b A BILL FOR SB1276 LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b AN ACT concerning elections.
Nominations of independent candidates for public office within any district or political subdivision less than the State, may be made by nomination papers signed in the aggregate for each candidate by qualified voters of such district, or political subdivision, equaling not less than 5%, nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons, who voted at the next preceding regular election in such district or political subdivision in which such district or political subdivision voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area, except that independent SB1276 - 2 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b candidates for the General Assembly shall require not less than 10%, nor more than 16% of the number of persons who voted at the next preceding general election in such district or political subdivision in which such district or political subdivision voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area.
Nominations of independent candidates for public office within any district or political subdivision less than the State, may be made by nomination papers signed in the aggregate for each candidate by qualified voters of such district, or political subdivision, equaling not less than 5%, nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons, who voted at the next preceding regular election in such district or political subdivision in which such district or political subdivision voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area, except that independent SB1276 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b candidates for the General Assembly shall require not less than 10%, nor more than 16% of the number of persons who voted at the next preceding general election in such district or political subdivision in which such district or political subdivision voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area.
For the first election SB1276 - 3 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b following redistricting of county board districts, or of municipal wards or districts, or for the first election following the initial establishment of such districts or wards in a county or municipality, nomination papers for an independent candidate for county board member, or for alderman or trustee of such municipality, shall be signed by qualified voters of the district or ward equal to not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the total number of votes cast at the preceding general or general municipal election, as the case may be, for the county or municipal office voted on throughout such county or municipality for which the greatest total number of votes were cast for all candidates, divided by the number of districts or wards, but in any event not less than 25 qualified voters of the district or ward.
For the first election SB1276 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b following redistricting of county board districts, or of municipal wards or districts, or for the first election following the initial establishment of such districts or wards in a county or municipality, nomination papers for an independent candidate for county board member, or for alderman or trustee of such municipality, shall be signed by qualified voters of the district or ward equal to not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the total number of votes cast at the preceding general or general municipal election, as the case may be, for the county or municipal office voted on throughout such county or municipality for which the greatest total number of votes were cast for all candidates, divided by the number of districts or wards, but in any event not less than 25 qualified voters of the district or ward.
and (2) the person striking the signature shall sign a SB1276 - 4 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b certification listing the page number and line number of each signature struck from the petition.
and (2) the person striking the signature shall sign a SB1276 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b certification listing the page number and line number of each signature struck from the petition.
Every petition for nomination of an independent candidate for any office for which candidates of established political parties are nominated at the general primary shall be filed within the time designated in Section 7-12 of this Act in regard to nomination at the general primary of any other SB1276 - 5 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b candidate for such office.
Every petition for nomination of an independent candidate for any office for which candidates of established political parties are nominated at the general primary shall be filed within the time designated in Section 7-12 of this Act in regard to nomination at the general primary of any other SB1276 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b candidate for such office.
The State Board of Elections shall endorse the certificates of nomination or SB1276 - 6 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b nomination papers, as the case may be, and the date and hour of presentment to it.
The State Board of Elections shall endorse the certificates of nomination or SB1276 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b nomination papers, as the case may be, and the date and hour of presentment to it.
or SB1276 - 7 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b (6) in the case of petitions for the office of multi-township assessor, such petitions shall be filed with the election authority not more than 78 nor less than 71 days before the consolidated election.
or SB1276 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 10703 JAM 30936 b (6) in the case of petitions for the office of multi-township assessor, such petitions shall be filed with the election authority not more than 78 nor less than 71 days before the consolidated election.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2007

  4. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 25, 2007

  5. Assigned to Executive Committee

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  9. Chief House Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  10. Arrived in House

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  14. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2007

  17. Second Reading

  18. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Brady

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2007

  21. Do Pass Local Government; 009-000-000

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Brady

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

  26. Assigned to Local Government

  27. Referred to Rules

  28. First Reading

  29. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

Sponsors

  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • John J. Cullerton

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48001
Democrat 7002
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Link — Yea
Forby — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Brady — Yea
Millner — Yea
Noland — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Luechtefeld — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1276 do?
Amends the Election Code. Makes the minimum and maximum nomination petition signature requirements for independent General Assembly candidates the same as those for independent candidates for any district or political subdivision office (now, larger). Makes the period for filing all independent candidate petitions the same as that for new political party candidates (now, the same as that for established political party candidates).
Who sponsors SB 1276?
SB 1276 is sponsored by John J. Cullerton.
What is the current status of SB 1276?
This bill died with 95th 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.
Where can I track SB 1276?
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