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IL HB3121
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Blaine Wilhour
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "representation case" to include matters before units of local government, not just state agencies, and removes the requirement that the discretion involved be "substantial"
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Prohibits legislators from participating in representation cases where the State or local government is an adverse party, or where the outcome would adversely affect state/local revenue, finances, or the health, safety, welfare, or tax burden of Illinois residents
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Bans legislators and government employees from receiving income or compensation for providing expert testimony against the interests of the State or local governments in judicial or administrative proceedings
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Requires legislators to formally recuse themselves with a written explanation from any legislative matter in which they, their spouse, or immediate family member has a financial interest
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Prohibits persons with close economic associations to legislators from participating in representation cases (reversing current law that allows such participation)
Legislative Description
ETHICS-REP CASE AND RECUSAL
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
4/8/2025