ELEC CD-ELECTORAL COLLEGE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Terri Bryant

Establishes or reorganizes Illinois Electoral College procedures or governance, with potential changes to representation or administration of the electoral process.

Referred to Assignments

Bill Overview

SB 3876 (Session 104th, Illinois) titled “ELEC CD-ELECTORAL COLLEGE” appears to address the organization or rules related to an Electoral College mechanism within Illinois. The available action history shows filing and referrals, with a co-sponsor listed. Details below reflect what is publicly identifiable from the provided record.

Purpose and Intent

The bill is framed under a title referencing the Electoral College for the Illinois Electoral College system (ELEC CD-ELECTORAL COLLEGE).

As of the provided actions, the bill has just been filed and assigned; no final substantive text is included in the record excerpt. The stated intent, by title alone, suggests potential changes to procedures, representation, or governance of an Illinois electoral structure or a related council/board concerning the Electoral College process within the state’s jurisdiction.

Key Provisions (as available)

Specific provisions, thresholds, or mechanisms are not included in the provided action history. Without the bill text, the precise changes (e.g., voting rules, appointment processes, compensation, criteria, timelines, or funding) cannot be enumerated.

The bill has at least one co-sponsor (Terri Bryant), indicating bipartisan or cross-chamber collaboration could be a feature, but this does not specify policy substance.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Likely stakeholders include:

Illinois residents and voters, particularly those participating in presidential or statewide electoral processes.
State government agencies or officials involved in election administration or any Electoral College-related activities.
Potentially political parties, electors, or commissions if the bill alters elector selection, terms, or responsibilities.

The exact affected entities depend on the enacted text, which is not provided in the current record.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Action History:

2026-02-06: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant
2026-02-06: First Reading
2026-02-06: Referred to Assignments

Current status indicates early-stage introduction and referral to the assignment committee, with no committee hearings, amendments, or floor votes recorded in the excerpt.

If advanced, typical Illinois legislative steps would include committee consideration, potential amendments, floor votes in the Senate and House, and gubernatorial approval or veto, followed by potential law taking effect on a specified date or upon general effective date.

Notes and Limitations

The provided information does not include the bill’s full text, fiscal impact, or detailed policy changes.

To give a precise, comprehensive summary of provisions, it would be necessary to review the actual bill text, fiscal notes, and any amendments filed.

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