ELEC CD-OVERSEAS VOTERS House SponsorsRep. Paul D. Froehlich 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/20-1from Ch. 46, par. 20-110 ILCS 5/20-2from Ch. 46, par. 20-210 ILCS 5/20-2.1from Ch. 46, par. 20-2.110 ILCS 5/20-2.2from Ch. 46, par. 20-2.210 ILCS 5/20-4from Ch. 46, par. 20-410 ILCS 5/20-5from Ch. 46, par. 20-510 ILCS 5/20-6from Ch. 46, par. 20-610 ILCS 5/20-7from Ch. 46, par. 20-710 ILCS 5/20-8from Ch. 46, par. 20-8 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. 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