Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB0143

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

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