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 Bill Status of HB4971  96th General Assembly

Short Description:  ELECTIONS-LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

House Sponsors
Rep. Jack D. Franks

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/9-1from Ch. 46, par. 9-1
10 ILCS 5/9-1.4from Ch. 46, par. 9-1.4
10 ILCS 5/9-1.5from Ch. 46, par. 9-1.5
10 ILCS 5/9-1.7from Ch. 46, par. 9-1.7
10 ILCS 5/9-1.8from Ch. 46, par. 9-1.8
10 ILCS 5/9-1.9from Ch. 46, par. 9-1.9
10 ILCS 5/9-1.16 new
10 ILCS 5/9-10from Ch. 46, par. 9-10


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. With respect to campaign finance disclosure and limits, redefines contributions and expenditures to include those accepted or made in connection with the legal defense of a candidate for or holder of a State or local elective office. Defines legal defense as relating to various offenses against public officials, employees, and entities at any level of government, infamous crimes, and offenses reflecting upon the candidate's or official's character, honesty, integrity, and ability. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/19/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks
  1/21/2010HouseFirst Reading
  1/21/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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