Substitute Senate Bill No. 393, also known as Public Act No. 26-86, amends the procedures for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of U.S. Senators and Representatives due to the death of the elected officials. The bill stipulates that the Governor must issue writs of election within a specified timeframe depending on the circumstances of the vacancy. For instance, if a vacancy occurs due to the death of a senator or representative, the Governor is required to issue writs not less than seven days and not more than seventeen days after the occurrence. Additionally, the bill modifies the timing of elections based on when the vacancy occurs relative to regular state or municipal elections, ensuring that elections are held on the appropriate dates.

The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the filling of vacancies in the office of probate judge, stating that if a vacancy occurs due to the death of the probate judge, the Governor must issue writs of election within the same seven to seventeen-day timeframe. The language of the bill replaces existing statutes, removing outdated provisions and clarifying the process for filling vacancies. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the election process for filling vacancies in these offices while ensuring timely elections in the event of a death.