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Pages in category "Illinois ballot measures" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
In order to be approved, the measure required either 60% support among those specifically voting on the amendment or 50% support among all ballots cast in the elections. [1] [2] The ballot title was, The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution.
Five statewide ballot measures were put before the residents of Illinois in 1952. In order for constitutional amendments (of which all but one ballot measure was) to pass, they required either two-thirds support among those specifically voting on the measure or 50% support among all ballots cast in the elections. [6] [7]
Voters approved the measure by referendum on November 4, 1980. In order to be approved, the measure required either 60% support among those specifically voting on the measure or 50% support among all ballots cast in the 1980 Illinois elections. [1] Ultimately, the threshold of 60% among those voting on the measure was met.
The Illinois General Assembly has the authority to refer statewide ballot measures, either as legislatively referred constitutional amendments or referendums. [16] In order to be referred to voters, a proposed constitutional amendment must receive a vote of 60% approval in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. [16]
The measure added a Section 8 to Article III of the Constitution of Illinois which reads, No person shall be denied the right to register to vote or to cast a ballot in an election based on race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. [1]
Provisional voters can check their ballot status online or by calling the Illinois State Board of Elections at 217-782-4141 (Springfield office) or 312-814-6440 (Chicago office). Can I bring my ...
Elections were held in Illinois on Tuesday, November 6, 1956. [1] ... Two ballot measures, were put before Illinois voters in 1956. General Banking Law Amendment