Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Enacted 12 D cosponsors

SB 536 — ELEC CD-COMMITTEE FUNDS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0668

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 23, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    2 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that political committee funds may be used for certain child care or dependent elder home care expenses that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that political committee funds may be used for care of a dependent family member (rather than dependent elder home care expenses) that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Removes language allowing for the expenditure regardless of whether the need for child care or dependent elder home care predated the campaign or term of office. Provides that "care of a dependent family member" includes caregiving, personal care, adult day services, and home health services for elderly persons and persons with an illness, injury, or disability who require assistance in caring for themselves. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-8.10 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section of the campaign finance Article concerning definitions. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-19 new 10 ILCS 5/1A-16 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1b 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 10 ILCS 5/9-10 from Ch. 46, par. 9-10 10 ILCS 5/11-2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-2 10 ILCS 5/11-3 from Ch. 46, par. 11-3 10 ILCS 5/11-4.2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-4.2 10 ILCS 5/11-8 10 ILCS 5/19-2 from Ch. 46, par. 19-2 10 ILCS 5/19-2.5 10 ILCS 5/19-6 from Ch. 46, par. 19-6 10 ILCS 5/11-5 rep. 25 ILCS 130/9-2.5 55 ILCS 5/2-3004 from Ch. 34, par. 2-3004 70 ILCS 805/3c 70 ILCS 805/3c-1 new 705 ILCS 35/2f from Ch. 37, par. 72.2f 705 ILCS 35/2f-2 705 ILCS 35/2f-4 705 ILCS 35/2f-5 705 ILCS 35/2f-6 705 ILCS 35/2f-9 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that applicants for voter registration may select "male", "female", or "non-binary" when designating the applicant's sex on a voter registration form. Makes changes concerning 2022 general primary election and general election dates and signature requirements. Makes changes concerning election precincts. Provides that a polling place that is accessible to voters with disabilities and elderly voters shall include at least one voting booth that is wheelchair accessible. In provisions concerning limitations on campaign contributions for a candidate political committee for a candidate seeking nomination to the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, or Circuit Court, provides that the political committee may not accept contributions from any group that is not required by law to disclose the identity of its contributors or accept contributions from any out-of-state source. Provides that "contribution" includes expenditures made by any person in concert or cooperation with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, his or her designated committee, or their agents and the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, his or her campaign committee, or their designated agents. Prohibits the making and accepting of anonymous contributions. Provides that contributions made through dues, levies, or similar assessments paid by any natural person, corporation, labor organization, or association that exceed $1,000 (currently $500) in a quarterly reporting period shall be itemized on the political action committee's quarterly report. Makes other changes. Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Makes changes concerning a prohibition on the Legislative Printing Unit printing newsletters or brochures for members of the General Assembly. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning county apportionment commissions for the reapportionment of 2021, provides that the county board shall complete the reapportionment by December 31 (currently, the third Wednesday in November). Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that commissioners of a forest preserve district shall be elected from districts, as determined by the board of commissioners. Contains provisions concerning reapportionment. Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the boundaries of the subcircuits in certain judicial circuits shall be redrawn in 2022 (currently, in 2021). Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Amendments

3 amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0668

  2. Effective Date November 15, 2021

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Senate Concurs

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 041-017-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 2 3/5 Vote Required

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 041-017-000

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 3/5 Vote Required

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Don Harmon

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Don Harmon

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - October 28, 2021

  18. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2

  19. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-042-000

  20. 3/5 Vote Required

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  23. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Ethics & Elections Committee; 011-005-000

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Ethics & Elections Committee

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  27. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart

  28. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

  29. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Katie Stuart

  30. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  31. Second Reading - Short Debate

  32. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  33. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 009-006-000

  34. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote

  35. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  36. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  37. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  38. Assigned to Executive Committee

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

  40. Assigned to Ethics & Elections Committee

  41. Referred to Rules Committee

  42. First Reading

  43. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  44. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  45. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  46. Arrived in House

  47. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  48. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  49. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  50. Third Reading - Passed; 047-008-000

  51. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  52. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe

  53. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie

  54. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  55. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  56. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  57. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor

  58. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 22, 2021

  59. Second Reading

  60. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Bush

  61. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  62. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 016-000-000

  63. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  64. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  65. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Melinda Bush

  66. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2021

  67. Do Pass Executive; 014-001-000

  68. Assigned to Executive

  69. Referred to Assignments

  70. First Reading

  71. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Melinda Bush

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on · 13 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (168)

168 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 41 Yea · 17 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 26000
Unaffiliated 15400
Republican 01301
Total 411701
% of votes cast 69%29%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Gillespie — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Bush — Yea
Landek — Yea
Connor — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Bailey — Nay
Barickman — Nay
Stewart — Nay
Stoller — Nay
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Dan McConchie Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Concurrence

Passed 41 Yea · 17 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 26000
Unaffiliated 15400
Republican 01301
Total 411701
% of votes cast 69%29%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Gillespie — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Bush — Yea
Landek — Yea
Connor — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Bailey — Nay
Barickman — Nay
Stewart — Nay
Stoller — Nay
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Dan McConchie Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 47 Yea · 8 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 24002
Unaffiliated 14302
Republican 9500
Total 47804
% of votes cast 80%14%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Gillespie — Yea
Harris — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Bush — Yea
Landek — Yea
Connor — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Bailey — Nay
Stewart — Nay
Stoller — Nay
Bennett — Not Voting
Crowe — Not Voting
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Not Voting
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 536 do?
Amends the Election Code. Provides that political committee funds may be used for certain child care or dependent elder home care expenses that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that political committee funds may be used for care of a dependent family member (rather than dependent elder home care expenses) that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Removes language allowing for the expenditure regardless of whether the need for child care or dependent elder home care predated the campaign or term of office. Provides that "care of a dependent family member" includes caregiving, personal care, adult day services, and home health services for elderly persons and persons with an illness, injury, or disability who require assistance in caring for themselves. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-8.10 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section of the campaign finance Article concerning definitions. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-19 new 10 ILCS 5/1A-16 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1b 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 10 ILCS 5/9-10 from Ch. 46, par. 9-10 10 ILCS 5/11-2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-2 10 ILCS 5/11-3 from Ch. 46, par. 11-3 10 ILCS 5/11-4.2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-4.2 10 ILCS 5/11-8 10 ILCS 5/19-2 from Ch. 46, par. 19-2 10 ILCS 5/19-2.5 10 ILCS 5/19-6 from Ch. 46, par. 19-6 10 ILCS 5/11-5 rep. 25 ILCS 130/9-2.5 55 ILCS 5/2-3004 from Ch. 34, par. 2-3004 70 ILCS 805/3c 70 ILCS 805/3c-1 new 705 ILCS 35/2f from Ch. 37, par. 72.2f 705 ILCS 35/2f-2 705 ILCS 35/2f-4 705 ILCS 35/2f-5 705 ILCS 35/2f-6 705 ILCS 35/2f-9 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that applicants for voter registration may select "male", "female", or "non-binary" when designating the applicant's sex on a voter registration form. Makes changes concerning 2022 general primary election and general election dates and signature requirements. Makes changes concerning election precincts. Provides that a polling place that is accessible to voters with disabilities and elderly voters shall include at least one voting booth that is wheelchair accessible. In provisions concerning limitations on campaign contributions for a candidate political committee for a candidate seeking nomination to the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, or Circuit Court, provides that the political committee may not accept contributions from any group that is not required by law to disclose the identity of its contributors or accept contributions from any out-of-state source. Provides that "contribution" includes expenditures made by any person in concert or cooperation with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, his or her designated committee, or their agents and the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, his or her campaign committee, or their designated agents. Prohibits the making and accepting of anonymous contributions. Provides that contributions made through dues, levies, or similar assessments paid by any natural person, corporation, labor organization, or association that exceed $1,000 (currently $500) in a quarterly reporting period shall be itemized on the political action committee's quarterly report. Makes other changes. Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Makes changes concerning a prohibition on the Legislative Printing Unit printing newsletters or brochures for members of the General Assembly. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning county apportionment commissions for the reapportionment of 2021, provides that the county board shall complete the reapportionment by December 31 (currently, the third Wednesday in November). Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that commissioners of a forest preserve district shall be elected from districts, as determined by the board of commissioners. Contains provisions concerning reapportionment. Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the boundaries of the subcircuits in certain judicial circuits shall be redrawn in 2022 (currently, in 2021). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 536?
SB 536 is sponsored by Don Harmon (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), John Connor, Laura Ellman (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Ann Gillespie, Rachelle Crowe, Robert Peters (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), and Katie Stuart (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 536?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 23, 2021. Enacted.
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