Bill Status of HB 5202   93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  ELEC CD-OVERSEAS VOTERS

House Sponsors
Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/20-1from Ch. 46, par. 20-1
10 ILCS 5/20-2from Ch. 46, par. 20-2
10 ILCS 5/20-2.1from Ch. 46, par. 20-2.1
10 ILCS 5/20-2.2from Ch. 46, par. 20-2.2
10 ILCS 5/20-4from Ch. 46, par. 20-4
10 ILCS 5/20-5from Ch. 46, par. 20-5
10 ILCS 5/20-6from Ch. 46, par. 20-6
10 ILCS 5/20-7from Ch. 46, par. 20-7
10 ILCS 5/20-8from Ch. 46, par. 20-8

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Authorizes (i) civilian citizens outside the U.S. voting for federal officials, (ii) Merchant Marines and their qualified spouses and dependents, (iii) federal government employees stationed outside the U.S. and their qualified spouses and dependents, and (iv) citizens temporarily residing outside the U.S. and their qualified spouses and dependents to register to vote, request absentee ballots, and vote by fax machine or other electronic means (now, only members of the Armed Forces and their qualified spouses and dependents). Redefines "Armed Forces" to include the Reserve component and the Illinois National Guard. Requires election authorities to have the means to send and receive fax and other electronic transmissions. Requires the State Board of Elections to adopt necessary rules. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
  2/6/2004HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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