HB 2842

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall compile a list of persons failing to file a statement of economic interests, or filing late statements of economic interests, along with the amount of fine owed by such persons, and submit a quarterly report containing such persons and fees owed to the State Comptroller. Provides that the Comptroller shall deduct any unpaid late filing fees from the persons specified in the report and such fees shall be paid over to the Secretary. Provides for the deposit of late fees into the General Revenue Fund in the State treasury, if the Secretary of State receives such statement for filing, or into the general fund in the county treasury, if the county clerk receives such statement for filing. Amends the State Comptroller Act. Provides that at the direction of the Secretary of State, the Comptroller shall deduct from a warrant or other payment and pay over to the Secretary that amount certified as necessary to satisfy, in whole or in part, late fees for failing to file a statement of economic interests under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.