IL HB5692 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-09 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

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.

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Title

PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCING

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-09 Referred to Rules Committee
2010-02-09 First Reading
2010-02-09 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William D. Burns

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