Senate Sponsors: LINK-PETERSON-GEO-KARIS. Short description: CNTY CD-ELECT COUNTY CHAIR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code to include elected county board chairmen in the general election schedule. Amends the Counties Code concerning selection of the county board chairman for the 2000 election and thereafter. Provides that in counties with a population over 450,000 and under 750,000, the voters of the county shall elect the chairman. Provides that in these counties an individual seeking election as chairman may also seek election as a county board member. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status