Illinois House Bill 4971 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-21 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Election Code. With respect to campaign finance disclosure and limits, redefines contributions and expenditures to include those accepted or made in connection with the legal defense of a candidate for or holder of a State or local elective office. Defines legal defense as relating to various offenses against public officials, employees, and entities at any level of government, infamous crimes, and offenses reflecting upon the candidate's or official's character, honesty, integrity, and ability. Effective immediately.

ELECTIONS-LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

Rep. Jack Franks [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-01-21		Referred to Rules Committee
2010-01-21		First Reading
2010-01-19		Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4971&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=76&GA=96
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/HB/09600HB4971.htm