IL SB3944

Establishes eligibility requirements for county board members by adding Sections 2-3020 and 2-4015 to the Counties Code, making individuals ineligible if convicted of a felony under Illinois law or comparable laws of other states or the United States.

Disqualifies individuals from serving as county board members if they are in arrears in payment of taxes or other indebtedness due to a county.

Establishes eligibility requirements for county commissioners in Section 2-6002.5, applying the same felony conviction and tax arrears disqualifications.

Prevents home rule units from adopting eligibility requirements that are less restrictive than the state standards established in the bill, designating these provisions as constitutional limitations on home rule powers.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.