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IL SB1758

IL SB1758
ELEC CD-SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that the Elections Special Projects Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that any federal grant reimbursements paid to the State Board of Elections shall be deposited into the Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used for purposes consistent with specified provisions of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, beginning June 30, 2026, and the last day of each fiscal year thereafter, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer any moneys in excess of $1,000,000 from the Elections Special Projects Fund to the General Revenue Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Elections Special Projects Fund as a new special fund in the State treasury, which will receive federal grant reimbursements paid to the State Board of Elections. The fund's money can only be used for purposes consistent with Section 5 of Article III of the Illinois Constitution, which relates to suffrage and elections. Starting June 30, 2026, and at the end of each subsequent fiscal year, the State Comptroller will direct and the State Treasurer will transfer any funds in the account exceeding $1,000,000 to the General Revenue Fund. This essentially means that while the Elections Special Projects Fund can accumulate up to $1 million, any amount beyond that threshold will be automatically transferred to the state's main operating fund. The bill also includes a minor amendment to the State Finance Act to support this new fund's creation and operation.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)

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