House Sponsors: SCHOENBERG-BOLAND. Short description: ELEC CD-ABSENTEE VOTING EQUIP Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Permits an election authority to use direct recording electronic voting systems, approved by the State Board of Elections, for in-person absentee voting. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Elections) It is estimated that approximately $50,000 will be needed by the State Board of Elections to test, approve and certify the use of direct recording electronic voting systems. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) In the opinion of DCCA, HB 5576 does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status