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HB 2376

ELEC CD-LAKE COUNTY PROGRAM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rita Mayfield

HB 2376 creates an election administration program for Lake County, Illinois, though specific provisions remain unclear from available legislative records.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2376

Legislative bill overview

HB 2376 establishes an election-related program specific to Lake County, Illinois. The bill was introduced by Rep. Rita Mayfield and has undergone multiple committee referrals since January 2025. Without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions of this Lake County election program cannot be detailed, but the legislative history indicates it involves electoral or voting administration matters.

Why is this important

Local election administration programs can affect voter access, election security, or procedural efficiency in counties. Lake County is Illinois's second-most populous county, so changes to its election processes could impact hundreds of thousands of voters and serve as a model for other jurisdictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in available information: The bill's actual provisions are unclear from the legislative record provided, making it difficult to identify whether it expands voter access, implements new restrictions, or restructures county election administration
  • Committee reassignment signals: The bill was re-referred to the Rules Committee in March after initial assignment to Ethics & Elections, which may indicate procedural concerns or revisions needed
  • Local versus state authority: Questions may arise about whether this program appropriately balances Lake County's local election authority with state oversight and standards

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

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