House Sponsors: FRITCHEY. Short description: ELEC CD-CASH CONTRIBTIONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Provides that no candidate or political committee may accept cash contributions in excess of $150 from any person or entity during any semi-annual reporting period. Provides that any contribution in excess of $150 must 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 must 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 escheats to the State of Illinois. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Elections) HB 392 would have minimal fiscal impact on the operations of the State Board of Elections. Any implementation costs could be absorbed within the regular operating budget. JUDICIAL NOTE (Office of the Illinois Courts) It has been determined that HB 392 would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) There would be no population or cost impact to the Department. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status