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Bill Status of HB4115 96th General Assembly

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Short Description: ELECTIONS-NEGATIVE CAMPAIGNING

House Sponsors
Rep. Rosemary Mulligan

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Prohibits electioneering communications that negatively refer to a clearly identified candidate or candidates who will appear on the ballot during the 15 days before an election or primary. Requires the State Board of Elections to define negative references. Authorizes the State Board to investigate complaints of and impose civil penalties for violations. Requires the State Board of Elections to appoint a screening board to review (i) alleged violating communications and (ii) the compliance of prospective communications with the prohibition.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/27/2009	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rosemary Mulligan
2/27/2009	House	First Reading
2/27/2009	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/4/2009	House	Assigned to Executive Committee
3/13/2009	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

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