Comments: IL SB3392 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly

Bill Title: Amends the Local Records Act. Requires that a unit of local government or school district that has an Internet website that the full-time staff of the unit of local government or school district maintains must post on its website for the current calendar or fiscal year, as the case may be, and the 4 years immediately before that calendar or fiscal year the following information: (i) contact information for elected and appointed officials, (ii) notice of and materials prepared for regular and emergency meetings, (iii) procedures for requesting information from the unit of local government or school district, (iv) annual budget, (v) ordinances under which the unit of local government or school district operates, (vi) procedures to apply for building permits and zoning variances, (vii) financial reports and audits, (viii) information concerning employee compensation, (ix) contracts with lobbying firms, (x) taxes and fees imposed by the unit of local government or school district, (xi) rules governing the award of contracts, (xii) bids and contracts worth $25,000 or more, and (xiii) campaign contributions made by a vendor. Provides that a unit of local government or school district must create a searchable expenditure and revenue database on its website. Sets forth requirements concerning the database. Provides that any citizen who is a resident of the unit of local government or school district may bring a mandamus or injunction action to compel the unit of local government or school district to comply with the Internet posting requirements. Limits home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Contains a severability clause. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [SB3392 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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