House Sponsors: CROSS-ERWIN. Short description: ELEC CD-CAMPN FINANCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the Election Code. Provides that a General Assembly member, the Governor, or a member of a political committee promoting a General Assembly member shall not solicit funds through any event from 8 weeks prior to the scheduled adjournment date through one week after the actual adjournment of the General Assembly. Deletes the requirement that personal information disclosed by a person examining a statement or report of a political committee be furnished to the committee. Provides that, in addition to other information, the occupation and employer of a person making a contribution shall be reported. Raises to $2,000 (now $1,000) the aggregate amount of contributions or expenditures a political committee may accept or make before filing the required reports. Raises to $250 (now $150) the limit for itemized individual contributions to and transfers from a political committee that must be reported. Provides the Board may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 (now $1,000) for violations of the Article concerning campaign contributions and expenditures. Provides that the Board may assess a civil penalty if a political committee fails to report within 2 days a contribution of $500 or more received during the period between the committee's last report and the date of the election. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status