SB0143 - 104th General Assembly

JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN REFORM
Last Action
6/02/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
35 ILCS 5/506.7 new
35 ILCS 5/509from Ch. 120, par. 5-509
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Judicial Campaign Reform Act. Creates a voluntary program of public financing of election campaigns for the offices of judges of the Illinois Supreme Court and Appellate Court, administered by the State Board of Elections. Establishes funding mechanisms, terms of participation, and a process for the certification of candidates. Sets mandatory contribution limits with respect to all judicial election campaigns. Provides for penalties for violations of the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Judicial Election Democracy Trust Fund. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/17/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
1/17/2025 Senate First Reading
1/17/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
1/28/2025 Senate Assigned to Executive
2/19/2025 Senate To Elections
3/21/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
5/09/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/23/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
6/02/2025 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments