HB4547 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ELECTION CODE-GA VACANCIES
Last Action
1/30/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/25-6  from Ch. 46, par. 25-6
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Provides the procedure for filling a vacancy of a Senator or Representative in the General Assembly. Provides that within 3 days after a vacancy, the committee for that legislative or representative district shall create a uniform application for candidates seeking appointment and determine the date, time, and location at which the committee shall make the appointment (allowing for at least 7 days of public notice). Provides that applications received within 2 days before the appointment shall be made publicly available. Provides that candidates shall be granted an opportunity to present their credentials publicly and take questions from the committeepersons. Provides for a proxy for a committeeperson that is ineligible to vote for an appointment. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/22/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
1/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/30/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee