Bill > SB0211

This bill amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to require individuals filing a statement of economic interests to disclose additional information about family members working in local government. Specifically, the bill mandates that filers must now list the names of their spouse, siblings, children, or parents who are employees, contractors, or office holders in the same unit of local government as the filer, along with the title of their position or the nature of their contractual services. This new provision aims to increase transparency by requiring public officials to report potential conflicts of interest involving their immediate family members. The bill also includes a provision for the Secretary of State to adjust disclosure thresholds every five years for inflation, starting in December 2025. The changes are part of ongoing efforts to ensure ethical conduct and openness in local government by requiring more comprehensive reporting of potential familial relationships within the same governmental unit.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=211&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104