SB1264 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
SB1264

Introduced 2/17/2015, by Sen. Daniel Biss

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

10 ILCS 5/7-10.5 new

Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a deviation from the requirements for petitions under this Code is minor or technical in nature and does not (1) defeat the thrust, purpose, and effect of the Code or affect the intent to guarantee a fair and honest election or (2) prejudice public interests, the defect in the petitions shall not render the petition invalid. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning elections.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Election Code is amended by adding Section 7-10.5 as follows:

(10 ILCS 5/7-10.5 new)

Sec. 7-10.5. Petition validity. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if a deviation from the requirements for petitions under this Code is minor or technical in nature and does not (1) defeat the thrust, purpose, and effect of the Code or affect the intent to guarantee a fair and honest election or (2) prejudice public interest, the defect in the petitions shall not render the petition invalid.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.