Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 700 — PUBLIC OFFICIAL-CONTINUING ED

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

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

Requires public officials to complete an 8-hour continuing education program every two years.

This bill mandates that public officials elected or appointed after its effective date complete an 8-hour continuing education program every two years. Failure to comply may result in fines and ineligibility for future office.

Summary

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Requires each public official who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is elected or appointed to office to complete an 8-hour continuing education program established by Econ Illinois-Illinois Council on Economic Education and approved by the Illinois Community College Board within 2 years after the date he or she is first elected or appointed and every 2 years thereafter for as long as he or she remains a public official. Authorizes a fine to be levied against a public official who fails to timely complete the continuing education requirement. Prohibits a public official from being elected or appointed to public office if he or she fails to timely pay the fine and complete the required continuing education. Amends the Election Code. Makes conforming changes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new requirement for continuing education for public officials and establishes associated penalties for non-compliance.

  • 5 ILCS 430/50-5

    A person who violates Section 7-5 and is not subject to the jurisdiction of an ethics commission is guilty of a business offense and is subject to a fine of up to $5,000.

    New penalties are introduced for public officials who fail to comply with the continuing education requirements.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay

  7. To Subcommittee on Governmental Operations

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 700 do?
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Requires each public official who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is elected or appointed to office to complete an 8-hour continuing education program established by Econ Illinois-Illinois Council on Economic Education and approved by the Illinois Community College Board within 2 years after the date he or she is first elected or appointed and every 2 years thereafter for as long as he or she remains a public official. Authorizes a fine to be levied against a public official who fails to timely complete the continuing education requirement. Prohibits a public official from being elected or appointed to public office if he or she fails to timely pay the fine and complete the required continuing education. Amends the Election Code. Makes conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB 700?
SB 700 is sponsored by Dave Syverson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 700?
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 700?
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