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HJRCA 14

CONAMEND-DATE OF ELECTIONS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Brad Halbrook

Illinois constitutional amendment bill would change the date elections are held in the state, requiring legislative approval and voter ratification.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HJRCA 14

Legislative bill overview

HJRCA 14 is a constitutional amendment resolution introduced in Illinois that would modify the date on which elections are held in the state. The bill has been referred to the Rules Committee after its initial filing and first reading in February 2025. The specific details of which election dates would be changed are not detailed in the action summary provided.

Why is this important

Election timing affects voter participation rates, administrative procedures, and alignment with federal or local election cycles. Changes to established election dates can have cascading effects on campaign scheduling, poll worker availability, and voter accessibility, making this a substantive procedural matter despite its technical framing.

Potential points of contention

  • Voter accessibility concerns: Moving election dates could create confusion among voters or reduce participation if the new date conflicts with work schedules, holidays, or other civic events
  • Implementation costs: Shifting election dates may require updates to election infrastructure, voter notification systems, and administrative protocols across multiple counties
  • Constitutional amendment threshold: Constitutional amendments typically require supermajority legislative support and voter approval, making passage challenging and raising questions about whether this change warrants constitutional-level authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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