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 Bill Status of HB1273  97th General Assembly


Short Description:  PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCING

House Sponsors
Rep. William D. Burns

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
10 ILCS 5/9-25.1from Ch. 46, par. 9-25.1; formerly Ch. 46, pars. 1
10 ILCS 5/12A-5
30 ILCS 105/5.786 new
35 ILCS 5/507YY new


Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William D. Burns
  2/8/2011HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/14/2011HouseAssigned to Elections & Campaign Reform Committee
  3/17/2011HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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