FRITCHEY. 10 ILCS 5/9-25.3 new Amends the Election Code. Provides that no candidate or political committee shall accept cash contributions in excess of $150 from any person or entity during any calendar year. Provides that any contribution in excess of $150 shall be made by negotiable instrument or be evidenced by an itemized credit card receipt. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who is convicted of violating the limits shall be fined 3 times the amount of the contributions accepted in violation of the limits. Provides that a contribution accepted in violation of the limits shall escheat to the State of Illinois. Effective immediately. 97-10-16 H FILED WITH CLERK 97-10-16 H FIRST READING 97-10-16 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-10-17 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE STATE GOV ADM 98-01-02 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(B) RULES HRUL 99-01-12 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary