APRIL GENERAL PRIMARY House SponsorsRep. Harry Osterman-Jim Watson 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1from Ch. 46, par. 2A-1.110 ILCS 5/7A-1from Ch. 46, par. 7A-125 ILCS 115/4from Ch. 63, par. 15.125 ILCS 130/9-2.5 Amends the Election Code, the General Assembly Compensation Act, and the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Changes the general primary election from the first Tuesday in February of even-numbered years to the fourth Tuesday in April of even-numbered years. Makes conforming changes with respect to (i) filing of declarations of judicial retention and (ii) printing and mailing of legislators' newsletters and brochures. 2/3/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Osterman 2/3/2010HouseFirst Reading 2/3/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/10/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson 2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Elections & Campaign Reform Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die