SB 1828 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

FALSE CLAIMS ACT-TAX CLAIMS

Summary
Amends the Illinois False Claims Act. Provides that no court has jurisdiction over a civil action relating to or involving a false claim regarding certain tax acts administered by the Department of Revenue, unless the action is brought by the Attorney General. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall have the sole authority to bring an administrative action and that the Attorney General shall have the sole authority to bring a judicial action under the Act for a false claim, statement, or record pertaining to certain taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. Contains provisions concerning reporting, investigative, and enforcement procedures for allegations of false claims pertaining to certain taxes. Contains provisions governing the payment of rewards to persons who provide information that leads to recovery of funds under the new provisions. Provides that the appeal of a determination regarding an award may be appealed exclusively to the Court of Claims and must be filed within 30 days of the determination of the award. Makes a corresponding change in the Court of Claims Act.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
Feb 20, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
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Pamela J. Althoff
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