House Sponsors: MCCARTHY. Short description: ELEC CD-VOTERS PAMPHLET Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall prepare and print a voters' pamphlet containing candidate portraits and statements and explanatory statements of and arguments supporting and opposing public questions. Sets the requirements for material that may be included in the voters' pamphlet. Provides for the review of material to be included in the pamphlet. Provides that the Board may charge fees for the inclusion of material in the pamphlet. Provides that a county may prepare, print, and distribute a county voters' pamphlet for any regular election. Contains other provisions. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Elections) The State Board of Elections would require approximately $4 million to $5 million per election. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status