Bill Status of HB 5692   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCING

House Sponsors
Rep. William D. Burns

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
10 ILCS 5/9-25.1from Ch. 46, par. 9-25.1; formerly Ch. 46, pars. 1
10 ILCS 5/12A-5
30 ILCS 105/5.755 new
35 ILCS 5/507UU new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Lincoln Act. Provides for a voluntary program of public financing for candidates for the executive branch constitutional offices and General Assembly members beginning in 2011, to be administered by the State Board of Elections. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Income Tax Act to create the necessary special fund and an income tax check-off to support the financing program. Amends the Election Code. Makes a conforming change concerning the use of public funds. Requires that the State Board of Elections publish its Internet voters' guide before every general election (now, general elections when statewide officers are elected) and include candidates for the General Assembly and a list of candidates participating in the public financing program. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William D. Burns
  2/9/2010HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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