GA MEMBER-LOBBYING BAN Senate SponsorsSen. Scott M. Bennett 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 420/2-101from Ch. 127, par. 602-101Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that a member of the General Assembly, his or her spouse, and any immediate family member living with that member of the General Assembly shall not, for compensation: (1) act as a lobbyist or otherwise act in a capacity that would require that person to register as a lobbyist; or (2) communicate with any official of the executive or legislative branch of State government or any official of any unit of local government or school district for the ultimate purpose of influencing any executive, legislative, or administrative action. Provides that any person who violates the provisions commits a Class A misdemeanor and, if a member of the General Assembly, shall forfeit his or her office. Defines terms. Repeals current provisions banning members of the General Assembly from lobbying. Effective immediately. 2/5/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Scott M. Bennett 2/5/2020SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2020SenateReferred to Assignments 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die