Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 3661 — ETHICS-GA LEADERSHIP & LEC

Last action — Referred to Assignments

  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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that any member of the General Assembly shall, upon being charged with a crime or the return of an indictment for a crime, be immediately removed from any leadership position or committee assignment held by that person. Provides that if the charges are dropped or dismissed, or the member is acquitted of the crime, his or her leadership position or committee assignment shall not be automatically restored, but he or she shall once again be eligible to hold a leadership position or committee assignment. Provides that any person serving as a commissioner of the Legislative Ethics Commission shall, upon being charged with a crime or the return of an indictment for a crime, be immediately removed from his or her position as a commissioner of the Commission. Provides that if the charges are dropped or dismissed, or the former commissioner is acquitted of the crime, his or her position as a commissioner shall not be automatically restored, but he or she shall once again be eligible to hold a position as a commissioner. Makes conforming changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Melinda Bush

Sponsors

  • Melinda Bush · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Melinda Bush

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3661 do?
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that any member of the General Assembly shall, upon being charged with a crime or the return of an indictment for a crime, be immediately removed from any leadership position or committee assignment held by that person. Provides that if the charges are dropped or dismissed, or the member is acquitted of the crime, his or her leadership position or committee assignment shall not be automatically restored, but he or she shall once again be eligible to hold a leadership position or committee assignment. Provides that any person serving as a commissioner of the Legislative Ethics Commission shall, upon being charged with a crime or the return of an indictment for a crime, be immediately removed from his or her position as a commissioner of the Commission. Provides that if the charges are dropped or dismissed, or the former commissioner is acquitted of the crime, his or her position as a commissioner shall not be automatically restored, but he or she shall once again be eligible to hold a position as a commissioner. Makes conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB 3661?
SB 3661 is sponsored by Melinda Bush.
What is the current status of SB 3661?
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 SB 3661?
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