Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,R. Short description: CAMPAIGN SIGNS-REGULATE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Campaign Sign Regulation Act. Provide that campaign signs shall be no larger than 2 feet by 3 feet and that all signs shall be made of a biodegradeable material. Provides that the number of signs on private property shall be limited to one sign for each candidate for each public office. Prohibits posting signs closer than 20 feet from the property line or street. Prohibits the posting of signs on public property. Provides for the removal of signs by the corporate authorities or county board. Provides that a violation is a petty offense with a fine of $2 per day per sign posted in violation of the Act. Provides that the fines collected shall be deposited into the Common School Fund. Pre-empts home rule. Amends the Election Code to make it unlawful to post a campaign sign on private property without the consent of the owner. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status