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IL HB1061
Bill
Status
2/11/2009
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Coulson
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AI Summary
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Requires political committees to report campaign contributions of $10,000 or more to the State Board of Elections within 2 business days after receipt.
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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.
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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.
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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