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Introduced
01/25/2022
01/25/2022
In Committee
02/18/2022
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a foreign national may not make, directly or indirectly, a contribution to a ballot initiative committee or an independent expenditure committee for the purpose of influencing any question of public policy to be submitted to the voters, and neither a ballot initiative committee nor an independent expenditure committee may knowingly solicit or accept a contribution from a foreign national for the purpose of influencing any question of public policy to be submitted to the voters. Provides that a foreign national may not make an independent expenditure for the purpose of influencing any question of public policy to be submitted to the voters. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Election Code to prohibit foreign nationals from making direct or indirect contributions to ballot initiative committees or independent expenditure committees for the purpose of influencing any question of public policy submitted to voters. It also prohibits foreign nationals from making independent expenditures to influence such questions. The bill defines "foreign national" using the federal definition and includes entities with 50% or more foreign ownership. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 02/18/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4927&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB4927.htm |
| Bill | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB4927.pdf |
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