ELEC CD-NOMINATION VACANCY House SponsorsRep. Mike Fortner 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/7-61from Ch. 46, par. 7-6110 ILCS 5/8-17from Ch. 46, par. 8-17 Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a vacancy in nomination occurs as a result of a failure to nominate a candidate at the general primary election, the vacancy shall be filled only by a person nominated (now, designated) by the appropriate committee of the political party. Provides that the person nominated to fill the vacancy shall file his or her nominating petitions and other required documents, including the committee's resolution to fill a vacancy in nomination (now, notice of appointment), on or before the 75th day following the date of the general primary election (now, there is no time limit on filing the petitions and other documents). Effective July 1, 2012. 2/8/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner 2/8/2012HouseFirst Reading 2/8/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die