HB 2809 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

ELEC CD-CAMPAIGN ACCT FREEZE

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 status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2019 Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Jun 23, 2020
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 17, 2020
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Mar 29, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 26, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Feb 14, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Mary Edly-Allen
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