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IL HB1061

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2009

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Coulson

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires political committees to report campaign contributions of $10,000 or more to the State Board of Elections within 2 business days after receipt.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Elections to impose fines for failing to timely report large contributions, with penalties ranging from 10% to 100% of the unreported contribution amount.

  • Establishes factors the Board must consider when determining fine amounts, including whether the violation was inadvertent, negligent, knowing, or intentional; the number of days late; and past violations.

  • Removes language limiting the $10,000 threshold requirement to only contributions received between election periods, making it apply to contributions of $10,000 or more received at any time.

Legislative Description

ELECTIONS-CONTRIBUTION REPORT

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

5/20/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2009
Elections & Campaign Reform2/18/2009
Rules2/11/2009

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