SB 2821

Abstract

Amends the Election Code. Provides that an election jurisdiction may establish vote centers. Defines "vote center" as a polling place where a voter who resides in the county in which the vote center is located may vote without regard to which precinct the voter resides in. Contains provisions concerning the process a board of election commissioners or county board must go through to establish vote centers, including the creation of a vote center administration plan that contains specified information and adopting an order approving the plan. Contains various requirements for the establishment of vote centers in an election jurisdiction. With certain exceptions, provides that an order establishing vote centers in an election jurisdiction takes effect immediately upon the filing of the order with the State Board of Elections, after local approval.