GA MEMBER-LOBBYING BAN
Summary
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that a member of the General Assembly, his or her spouse, and any immediate family member living with that member of the General Assembly shall not, for compensation, lobby any official of the executive or legislative branch of State government or any official of any unit of local government. Provides that a person who violates these provisions is guilty of official misconduct, a Class 3 felony. Defines terms. Repeals current provisions banning members of the General Assembly from lobbying, a Class A misdemeanor. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 29, 2019
Last action Feb 25, 2020
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
52
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Oct 29, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 48 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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