LEGISLATIVE ETHICS REV OFFICER

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.