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SB1659 — ELEC CD-TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, in counties under township organization, an election authority may combine a township with another township to constitute one election precinct if the townships are contiguous and 2 or more specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that the election authority shall consider voter convenience and election integrity when determining whether to combine a township with another township to constitute one election precinct.
Bill Text
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Read SB1659 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
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To Elections
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Sponsors
- Julie A. Morrison · Primary
- Sally J. Turner · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Julie A. Morrison Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Sally J. Turner Republican
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 181 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB1659 do?
- Amends the Election Code. Provides that, in counties under township organization, an election authority may combine a township with another township to constitute one election precinct if the townships are contiguous and 2 or more specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that the election authority shall consider voter convenience and election integrity when determining whether to combine a township with another township to constitute one election precinct.
- Who sponsors SB1659 ?
- SB1659 is sponsored by Julie A. Morrison (Democrat) and Sally J. Turner (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB1659 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB1659 ?
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