Bill > HB4222

This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to provide political committees with the option to receive quarterly report filing date notifications electronically via email, instead of through traditional first-class mail. Under the proposed change, a political committee can choose to receive electronic notifications by either indicating their preference for electronic notification on their initial statement of organization or by filing a quarterly campaign contribution report electronically. This modification allows for more flexible communication between political committees and the election board, potentially reducing mailing costs and increasing efficiency. The bill specifies that this new electronic notification option will become effective on January 1, 2027, giving political committees and the election board ample time to prepare for and implement the new notification method. The change is part of the Election Board's existing duties to notify political committees about their reporting obligations, and it provides an additional, modern communication channel while maintaining the board's responsibility to keep committees informed about filing requirements.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4222&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104