Governor Quinn Signs Election Reform Legislation

by Gary Kopycinski on July 5, 2011

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DES PLAINES–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed election reform legislation that will empower Illinois’ residents with better access to democratic process. Senate Bill 1586 creates more opportunities to initiate referenda at the local and statewide levels, and simplifies the election code to make it more consistent and clear.