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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th 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 contributions to ballot initiative committees or independent expenditure committees that aim to influence public policy ballot questions. Specifically, the bill prevents foreign nationals from directly or indirectly contributing to these types of committees, and it also bars such committees from knowingly soliciting or accepting contributions from foreign nationals. The term "foreign national" is defined using the federal definition from 52 U.S.C. 30121 and includes entities where a foreign national owns or controls 50% or more of the ownership interests. The bill also explicitly prohibits foreign nationals from making independent expenditures intended to influence public policy questions submitted to voters. This legislation aims to prevent foreign interference in local ballot initiatives by restricting financial contributions from non-U.S. entities or individuals. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, adding a new subsection (h-15) to the existing Election Code to codify these restrictions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=172&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0172.htm |
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