SB 1355 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

NATURAL RESOURCE MISUSE

Summary
Creates the Public Official Conflict of Interest and Natural Resource Misuse Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any public official, for personal gain, to offer, propose, or allow the use or allocation of a city's natural resource as a condition for settlement or compensation for damage caused to a resident's personal property, with a Class 3 felony that includes a fine not to exceed $250,000 and restitution to the resident, as well as removal from office in the case the public official is an elected official. Provides for powers of investigation and enforcement for the Attorney General, as well as for local law enforcement agencies in consultation with the Executive Ethics Commission. Provides for protection for whistleblowers. Declares a purpose. Defines terms.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Jan 28, 2025
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Mike Hastings
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