LOBBYIST-CONFLICT REGISTRATION
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SB 756 — LOBBYIST-CONFLICT REGISTRATION
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Requires lobbyists to file with the Secretary of State a written statement that describes the procedures that the lobbyist and lobbyist's client will follow if the lobbyist or client determines that the lobbyist's representation of the client creates a conflict of interest. Prohibits a lobbyist from representing a client if the representation involves a conflict of interest, unless otherwise provided in the agreement between the lobbyist and the party he or she represents.
Bill Text
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This bill adds a new section to the Lobbyist Registration Act addressing lobbyist conflict of interest procedures and requirements.
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25 ILCS 170/4.6
Sec. 4.6. Lobbyist conflict of interest. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), this Section does not apply to a lobbyist if the lobbyist's activity under this Section is governed by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct of 2010 of the Illinois Supreme Court. (b) As used in this Section, 'conflict of interest' means a circumstance where: (1) the representation of a client will be directly adverse to another client; or (2) there is a significant risk that the representation of one or more clients will be materially limited by the lobbyist's responsibilities to (i) another client or (ii) a personal interest of the lobbyist. (c) A lobbyist shall file with the Secretary of State a written statement that describes the procedures that the lobbyist and the lobbyist's client will follow if the lobbyist or client determines at any time that the lobbyist's representation of the client might involve a conflict of interest. The lobbyist shall file the statement with the Secretary at the time the lobbyist files the lobbyist's annual registration. If the lobbyist's activity under this Section is governed by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct of 2010 of the Illinois Supreme Court, the lobbyist shall file a statement to that effect with the Secretary. (d) The statement filed under subsection (c) must be included in the agreement between the lobbyist and the client for the lobbyist's services as a lobbyist. (e) A lobbyist may not represent a client if the representation involves a conflict of interest, except as is provided in the statement filed by the lobbyist under subsection (c).
This establishes new requirements for lobbyists to manage and disclose potential conflicts of interest.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
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Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Chuck Weaver
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Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
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To Subcommittee on Governmental Operations
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Darin M. LaHood
Sponsors
- Chuck Weaver · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
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Co-sponsors (1)
- Chuck Weaver
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 756 do?
- Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Requires lobbyists to file with the Secretary of State a written statement that describes the procedures that the lobbyist and lobbyist's client will follow if the lobbyist or client determines that the lobbyist's representation of the client creates a conflict of interest. Prohibits a lobbyist from representing a client if the representation involves a conflict of interest, unless otherwise provided in the agreement between the lobbyist and the party he or she represents.
- Who sponsors SB 756?
- SB 756 is sponsored by Chuck Weaver.
- What is the current status of SB 756?
- This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 756?
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