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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
03/27/2021
03/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Provides that the term "official" as used under the Act includes specified officials of a unit of local government. Modifies the terms "lobby" and "lobbying" to include communications with units of local government for the ultimate purpose of influencing any executive, legislative, or administrative action, and further specifies such actions. Modifies the term "lobbyist" to mean a natural person who, on behalf of any person other than himself or herself, or as any part of his or her duties as an employee of another, undertakes to influence or lobby for any executive, legislative, or administrative action for State government or a unit of local government. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to provide that no legislator may engage in lobbying as that term is defined under the Lobbyist Registration Act (currently, as defined under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act) for compensation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Lobbyist Registration Act and the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. It expands the definition of "official" to include certain local government officials, such as mayors, trustees, and other officials with substantial discretion or voting power. It modifies the terms "lobby" and "lobbying" to include communications with local government entities for the purpose of influencing executive, legislative, or administrative actions, including zoning, legislation, contracts, and procurement. The bill also prohibits state legislators from engaging in lobbying activities for compensation, beyond their legislative duties.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste (on 02/23/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2843&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 | 02/19/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB2843.htm | 02/11/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB2843.pdf | 02/11/2022 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB2843.htm | 02/19/2021 |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB2843.pdf | 02/19/2021 |
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