SB 536

Abstract

Amends the Election Code. Provides that political committee funds may be used for certain child care or dependent elder home care expenses that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that political committee funds may be used for care of a dependent family member (rather than dependent elder home care expenses) that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Removes language allowing for the expenditure regardless of whether the need for child care or dependent elder home care predated the campaign or term of office. Provides that "care of a dependent family member" includes caregiving, personal care, adult day services, and home health services for elderly persons and persons with an illness, injury, or disability who require assistance in caring for themselves. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-8.10 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section of the campaign finance Article concerning definitions. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-19 new 10 ILCS 5/1A-16 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1b 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 10 ILCS 5/9-10 from Ch. 46, par. 9-10 10 ILCS 5/11-2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-2 10 ILCS 5/11-3 from Ch. 46, par. 11-3 10 ILCS 5/11-4.2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-4.2 10 ILCS 5/11-8 10 ILCS 5/19-2 from Ch. 46, par. 19-2 10 ILCS 5/19-2.5 10 ILCS 5/19-6 from Ch. 46, par. 19-6 10 ILCS 5/11-5 rep. 25 ILCS 130/9-2.5 55 ILCS 5/2-3004 from Ch. 34, par. 2-3004 70 ILCS 805/3c 70 ILCS 805/3c-1 new 705 ILCS 35/2f from Ch. 37, par. 72.2f 705 ILCS 35/2f-2 705 ILCS 35/2f-4 705 ILCS 35/2f-5 705 ILCS 35/2f-6 705 ILCS 35/2f-9 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that applicants for voter registration may select "male", "female", or "non-binary" when designating the applicant's sex on a voter registration form. Makes changes concerning 2022 general primary election and general election dates and signature requirements. Makes changes concerning election precincts. Provides that a polling place that is accessible to voters with disabilities and elderly voters shall include at least one voting booth that is wheelchair accessible. In provisions concerning limitations on campaign contributions for a candidate political committee for a candidate seeking nomination to the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, or Circuit Court, provides that the political committee may not accept contributions from any group that is not required by law to disclose the identity of its contributors or accept contributions from any out-of-state source. Provides that "contribution" includes expenditures made by any person in concert or cooperation with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, his or her designated committee, or their agents and the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, his or her campaign committee, or their designated agents. Prohibits the making and accepting of anonymous contributions. Provides that contributions made through dues, levies, or similar assessments paid by any natural person, corporation, labor organization, or association that exceed $1,000 (currently $500) in a quarterly reporting period shall be itemized on the political action committee's quarterly report. Makes other changes. Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Makes changes concerning a prohibition on the Legislative Printing Unit printing newsletters or brochures for members of the General Assembly. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning county apportionment commissions for the reapportionment of 2021, provides that the county board shall complete the reapportionment by December 31 (currently, the third Wednesday in November). Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that commissioners of a forest preserve district shall be elected from districts, as determined by the board of commissioners. Contains provisions concerning reapportionment. Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the boundaries of the subcircuits in certain judicial circuits shall be redrawn in 2022 (currently, in 2021). Effective immediately.