Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2809 — ELEC CD-CAMPAIGN ACCT FREEZE

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 101st 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Election Code. Provides that the treasurer of a candidate political committee shall freeze all funds, contributions, or other receipts held in a candidate political committee account upon the filing of an indictment or information against the candidate for violation of specified State or federal criminal statutes. Provides that the funds are frozen until the pending case has been resolved or a court with jurisdiction orders otherwise. Provides that any transfers, expenditures, or use of funds in violation of the provisions constitutes a class 4 felony. Provides that in the event that the Attorney General or a State's Attorney files a petition to conduct a hearing pursuant to the Public Corrupt Profit Forfeiture Act, the provisions of that Act shall control.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Executive Committee

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Edly-Allen

Sponsors

  • Mary Edly-Allen · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mary Edly-Allen

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2809 do?
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the treasurer of a candidate political committee shall freeze all funds, contributions, or other receipts held in a candidate political committee account upon the filing of an indictment or information against the candidate for violation of specified State or federal criminal statutes. Provides that the funds are frozen until the pending case has been resolved or a court with jurisdiction orders otherwise. Provides that any transfers, expenditures, or use of funds in violation of the provisions constitutes a class 4 felony. Provides that in the event that the Attorney General or a State's Attorney files a petition to conduct a hearing pursuant to the Public Corrupt Profit Forfeiture Act, the provisions of that Act shall control.
Who sponsors HB 2809?
HB 2809 is sponsored by Mary Edly-Allen.
What is the current status of HB 2809?
This bill died with 101st 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 HB 2809?
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