IL HB5433

Amends the State Comptroller Act to require all State payments for employee payroll and expense reimbursements be made through direct deposit, with a $2.50 processing fee per paper warrant charged if direct deposit is not used.

Allows employees to request deposits into a "secure check account" (an account that dispenses funds through a third party who issues a paper check) by submitting a direct deposit form.

Requires all State payments to vendors exceeding the allowable limit of paper warrants in a fiscal year (minimum 30 warrants) be made through direct deposit, with a $2.50 processing fee per paper warrant for non-compliance.

Mandates all State payments to entities receiving payroll or retirement voluntary deductions use direct deposit; requires entities to retrieve payment details from the Comptroller's website or approve mailing fees up to $25.00 per mailing.

Exempts State employees covered by collective bargaining agreements that do not require direct deposit and allows hardship petitions for exemptions; does not apply to legislative or judicial branches of State government.