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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Legislative Audit Commission Act. Provides that, if the Legislative Audit Commission, in its discretion, believes that investigative authority over a matter should be referred to the Executive Ethics Commission to investigate a State agency or executive office, it shall be referred by a majority vote by the Commission. Provides that the Auditor General may provide advice to the Commission on transferring investigative authority to the Executive Ethics Commission. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Illinois law to allow the Legislative Audit Commission (LAC), which oversees the Auditor General and reviews audit reports, to refer matters for investigation to the Executive Ethics Commission (EEC), an independent body that investigates ethics violations by state officials and employees. Specifically, the bill allows the LAC to refer investigative authority to the EEC by a majority vote if the LAC believes it's appropriate, and the Auditor General can offer advice on this referral process. The bill also makes conforming changes to ensure that the EEC's investigative powers and reporting requirements align with these new referral procedures, including provisions for the EEC to notify the LAC when an investigation originates from a referral and for the Auditor General to advise the LAC on such referrals.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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