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Introduced
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
In Committee
03/31/2017
03/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
Introduced Session
100th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Illinois Clean Elections Act. Establishes a voluntary method of public financing of the campaigns of candidates for statewide constitutional offices and the General Assembly. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Clean Elections Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to create an individual tax return checkoff in support of the Fund. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Illinois Clean Elections Act, which creates a voluntary method of public financing for the campaigns of candidates for statewide constitutional offices and the General Assembly, starting in 2016. It creates the Illinois Clean Elections Fund as a special fund in the state treasury to finance the election campaigns of certified candidates and pay administrative and enforcement costs. The fund will be financed through qualifying contributions, a portion of state income tax revenues, a tax checkoff program, and other sources. The bill sets out the requirements for a candidate to qualify for and receive public financing under the program, as well as penalties for violations of the act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/08/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=676&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=91&GA=100 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HB/10000HB0676.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HB/PDF/10000HB0676.pdf |
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