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IL HB2612
Bill
Status
2/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Butler
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AI Summary
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Expands the prohibition on political fundraising by state officials and candidates to apply statewide throughout Illinois, rather than only in Sangamon County.
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Prohibits executive branch constitutional officers, General Assembly members, candidates for these offices, political caucuses, and related political committees from holding fundraising functions on any day the legislature is in session.
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Eliminates previous exceptions that allowed fundraising during specified periods (June 1 through the first day of fall veto session) and for legislators whose districts are entirely within Sangamon County.
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Defines "legislature in session" to exclude perfunctory session days and days when only committees are meeting.
Legislative Description
ETHICS-POLITICAL FUNDRAISING
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2021