Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4151 — LEGISLATIVE ETHICS REV OFFICER

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 new requirements for the composition, duration, and responsibilities of appointees to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Removes specified existing requirements for persons appointed to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Changes the title of Legislative Inspector General to Legislative Ethics Review Officer. Provides that the initial term of the Legislative Ethics Review Officer shall run through June 30, 2019. Modifies the duties of the Legislative Ethics Review Officer. Provides further information posting and reporting requirements for specified ethics officers and the Legislative Ethics Commission. Requires the Legislative Ethics Review Officer to file a monthly (currently, quarterly) activity report with the Legislative Ethics Commission that reflects investigative activity during the previous month. Requires the Legislative Ethics Review Officer to submit monthly (currently, quarterly) reports to the General Assembly and the Legislative Ethics Commission indicating specified information. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to provide the Legislative Ethics Commission with jurisdiction over violations relating to restricted activities and the rules of conduct for legislators. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, the State Budget Law, the Personnel Code, and the Illinois Pension Code to make conforming changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven A. Andersson

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick

  12. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Grant Wehrli

Sponsors

  • Grant Wehrli · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Grant Wehrli

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4151 do?
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides new requirements for the composition, duration, and responsibilities of appointees to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Removes specified existing requirements for persons appointed to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Changes the title of Legislative Inspector General to Legislative Ethics Review Officer. Provides that the initial term of the Legislative Ethics Review Officer shall run through June 30, 2019. Modifies the duties of the Legislative Ethics Review Officer. Provides further information posting and reporting requirements for specified ethics officers and the Legislative Ethics Commission. Requires the Legislative Ethics Review Officer to file a monthly (currently, quarterly) activity report with the Legislative Ethics Commission that reflects investigative activity during the previous month. Requires the Legislative Ethics Review Officer to submit monthly (currently, quarterly) reports to the General Assembly and the Legislative Ethics Commission indicating specified information. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to provide the Legislative Ethics Commission with jurisdiction over violations relating to restricted activities and the rules of conduct for legislators. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, the State Budget Law, the Personnel Code, and the Illinois Pension Code to make conforming changes.
Who sponsors HB 4151?
HB 4151 is sponsored by Grant Wehrli.
What is the current status of HB 4151?
This bill died with 100th 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 4151?
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