Introduced
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To impose a moratorium on cost-cutting closures of Secretary of State offices until certain bureaucratic procedures specified in the bill are adopted. These would require balancing cost savings, public convenience and access to public transportation systems when closures are considered, and require that advance notice be given to local governments and the legislature.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To also require the Secretary of State to notify in advance the chief executive officer of a township where a branch is being closed.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 71 to 36 (details)
To impose a moratorium on cost-cutting closures of Secretary of State offices until certain bureaucratic procedures specified in the bill are adopted. These would require balancing cost savings, public convenience and access to public transportation systems when closures are considered, and require that advance notice be given to local governments and the legislature.
Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs
