Illinois HB 1934: ELEC CD-CANDIDATE NAME FORMAT
Status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-03-27)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 1934
Sponsors: Maurice A. West, II
Bill Text
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