Written by Jacobs Staff Thursday, 29 April 2010 17:46
"This legislation will engage students and increase voter turnout," Jacobs said. "I am behind this legislation because I feel we need to instill the duty for voting into young people all over the state." Senate Bill 2925 creates new sections in the Election Code requiring registration and voting on campuses. The campuses will be required to provide a central location to conduct grace period registration, grace period voting, and early voting. Grace period registration and voting is the only way to register or change an address or name after the regular registration period ends. It is also the only way to vote if an individual is not registered or if the voter’s registration in not up to date. Participants of grace period registration vote immediately after registration. The bill also requires public universities, public colleges, and public community colleges to make space available for lection-related activities. These activities would be open to qualified residents including students, staff members, and faculty members. "Young people are the future of this state and we need to provide them with every opportunity to get involved," Jacobs said. "I am confident in this legislation and the increased voter turnout it will bring to Illinois." Senate Bill 2925 now moves to the Illinois House for further consideration.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Senate passed a measure today aimed at increasing voter turnout. Senate Bill 2925, co-sponsored by Senator Mike Jacobs (D – Moline), requires election authorities to conduct grace period registration, grace period voting, and early voting at state public universities, colleges, and community colleges.
Senator Jacobs Menu
36th District
Years served: 2005 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Insurance; Appropriations I; Revenue; Telecommunications & Technology (Vice-Chairperson); Energy (Chairperson); Revenue Subcomm. on Special Issues; Subcommittee on Insurance Mandates.
Biography: Appointed to Senate on February 9, 2005; born June 25, 1960, in Moline, Illinois; B.S. in political studies from University of Illinois at Springfield; M.S., political science, University of West Florida; former Downstate Liaison to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White; fourth generation family member to serve in the Illinois General Assembly; married (wife, Beth Wendt), has one son, Elliott.