ELECTIONS-INDEPENDENT PETITION House SponsorsRep. Mike Fortner 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/10-3from Ch. 46, par. 10-310 ILCS 5/10-6from Ch. 46, par. 10-6 Amends the Election Code. With respect to nomination petitions for independent candidates to appear on the general election ballot, (i) makes the minimum signature requirement the same as that for an established party candidate seeking the same office (now, a higher minimum), (ii) permits circulation not more than 75 (now, 90) days before the filing deadline, and (iii) makes the filing deadline 75 days after the general primary (now, between 141 and 134 days before the general election). Effective immediately. 2/4/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner 2/4/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/20/2013HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die