House Sponsors: BOLAND. Short description: CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITATION AC Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Campaign Finance Limitation Act. Allows candidates for the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Comptroller, State Senator, or State Representative to receive public funding for their campaigns. Sets procedures and qualifications for receiving public funds. Sets contribution and expenditure limits for candidates receiving public funds. Allows the State Board of Elections to investigate violations of the Act. Sets criminal and civil penalties for violations of the Act. Contains other provisions. Amends the Open Meetings Act to exempt certain hearings under the Campaign Finance Limitation Act from the Open Meetings Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt confidential information under the Campaign Finance Limitation Act from the Freedom of Information Act. Amends the Election Code. Provides that the State Board of Elections must exercise certain powers and has certain duties under the Campaign Finance Limitation Act. Requires contributions to be deposited into a single account in a financial institution in this State. Requires the treasurer of a political committee to be notified of all contributions. Requires the treasurer of political committee to report certain contributions to the State Board of Elections. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Campaign Finance Limitation Cash Fund. 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