Bill Status of HB 6702   95th General Assembly


Short Description:  ST CONTRACTOR CONTRIBUTIONS

House Sponsors
Rep. John A. Fritchey-Jay C. Hoffman

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/9-35 new
30 ILCS 500/20-160 new
30 ILCS 500/50-37 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code and the Illinois Procurement Code. Prohibits campaign contributions from a business entity with annual aggregate State contracts or pending State contract bids of more than $50,000, or from the business entity's affiliates, to any political committee (i) established to promote the candidacy of a State executive branch constitutional officer,legislator, or candidate for one of those offices or (ii) of a state central committee represented by a State executive branch constitutional officer or legislator. Defines State contracts as contracts awarded by executive or legislative branch agencies or the Auditor General. Specifies the duration of the contribution prohibition and the penalties for violations. Requires that business entities subject to the prohibition electronically register with the State Board of Elections, including disclosure of their affiliates. Specifies penalties for failure to register or to maintain accurate registration. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/10/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John A. Fritchey
  9/10/2008HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman
  9/10/2008HouseFirst Reading
  9/10/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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