House Sponsors: MEYER. Senate Sponsors: O'MALLEY Short description: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Solicitation for Charity Act to provide that a circuit court may (now, shall) impose a civil penalty upon an organization or trust estate that has failed to file a registration statement with the Office of the Attorney General. Provides that the governing board of certain parent-teacher organizations shall certify to the Attorney General, if the Attorney General makes a request for certification (now, made annually regardless of Attorney General's request), that the organization has made a full accounting to the school and has provided benefits and contributions to the school. Removes the criminal penalties for violation of certain provisions relating to professional fund-raising activities. Abolishes the peer review rating system formerly assigned to the Attorney General's Charitable Advisory Council. Simplifies the reporting requirements for charitable organizations receiving between $15,000 and $25,000 in a 12-month period. Amends the Charitable Trust Act to provide that a circuit court may (now, shall) impose a civil penalty upon an organization or trust estate that has failed to register with the Office of the Attorney General or has failed to file certain reports required under the Act. Changes the amount in receipts that triggers certain financial disclosure requirements from $15,000 to $25,000. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Restores language that provides that a person who commits certain violations of the Section concerning professional fund raiser registration is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0444 Last action date: 99-08-06 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status