LOCAL REFERENDUM NEUTRALITY House SponsorsRep. Jennifer Sanalitro 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee New Act5 ILCS 430/5-15.5 new Creates the Local Referendum Neutrality and Taxpayer Protection Act. Provides that a public body may only expend public funds related to a local referendum for specified purposes. Provides for the designation of an official committee in favor and the official committee opposed to the local referendum. Provides for the preparation of arguments in favor of or in opposition to the local referendum by the committees. Provides that an election authority shall review the arguments and publish the arguments in a voter information package. Sets forth provisions concerning conduct by public employees and public bodies. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that activities intended to influence voter support for or opposition to a referendum or potential referendum, when conducted using public funds, public facilities, or employee compensated time, constitute prohibited political activity. Effective immediately. 2/6/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro 2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee