Bill > HB2413

This bill amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act by expanding restrictions on lobbying activities for legislators and executive branch constitutional officers. Previously, these officials were only prohibited from lobbying on behalf of registered lobbying entities for the General Assembly or state executive branch. Under the new provision, legislators and executive branch constitutional officers are now completely prohibited from engaging in compensated lobbying of municipal, county, or township governing bodies and their officials, regardless of the lobbying entity's registration status. The bill also maintains existing provisions that prevent county, municipal, and township elected or appointed officials from conducting compensated lobbying for entities registered in their specific jurisdictions. The key purpose of the bill appears to be preventing potential conflicts of interest and limiting the ability of government officials to use their positions for financial gain by lobbying local government entities. By removing the previous language about lobbying "on behalf of" specific registered entities, the bill creates a broader and more comprehensive restriction on lobbying activities for government officials.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2413&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104