Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

SB3983      — NO PRIVATE PAY FOR PUBLIC WORK

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Restricts State employees from earning extra pay from private parties for official work.

The bill prohibits State employees from receiving any pay or compensation from private entities for work done in their official capacity. This aims to ensure integrity and prevent conflicts of interest.

Summary

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that no State employee may receive monetary or other compensation from any private party for work performed within the scope of his or her employment by a State agency. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  8. To Ethics

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jason Plummer

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3983      do?
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that no State employee may receive monetary or other compensation from any private party for work performed within the scope of his or her employment by a State agency. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3983     ?
SB3983      is sponsored by Jason Plummer (Republican), Craig Wilcox (Republican), and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3983     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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