Bill > HB1933

This bill amends the Election Code to expand the powers and duties of the State Board of Elections by adding several new responsibilities. Specifically, the bill empowers the State Board of Elections to impose campaign disclosure penalties, hear and resolve alleged violations of voter registration requirements, revoke or suspend raffle licenses for political committees that break rules under the Raffles and Poker Runs Act, and report credible potential criminal violations to the Attorney General or State's Attorney. These new provisions are added to the board's existing duties, which include providing election guidance, creating uniform election instructions, reviewing election procedures, maintaining election records, and supervising election and registration laws statewide. The bill effectively strengthens the State Board of Elections' enforcement and oversight capabilities by giving it more direct authority to address potential electoral and campaign-related infractions, with the goal of ensuring greater transparency, compliance, and accountability in the state's electoral processes.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1933&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104