GOVT ETHICS-POLITICAL ACTIVITY Senate SponsorsSen. Andy Manar-Wm. Sam McCann 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 420/1-103.5 new5 ILCS 420/3A-50 newAmends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Prohibits certain executive branch appointees from using official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or effecting the result of an election. Provides for penalties for violation of the restricted political activity by executive branch appointees. Provides that nothing in the applicable provisions prevents an affected appointee from taking an active part in political management or in political campaigns, or prevents an affected appointee from exercising the right to vote as he or she chooses, and to express his or her opinion on political subjects and candidates. Defines "affected appointee". 11/9/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Andy Manar 11/9/2016SenateFirst Reading 11/9/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 1/4/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die