SB 1094

Abstract

Amends the Election Code. Prohibits a General Assembly candidate from accepting more contributions from corporations, trusts, labor organizations, persons not within his or her district, and political committees than from individuals and businesses within the candidate's district. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to candidates for State Representative who accept less than $30,000, and candidates for State Senator who accept less than $45,000, in aggregated contributions from persons not within the district, corporations, trusts, labor organizations, and political committees. Requires disclosure of persons within the district if those person's contribution's are included in determining aggregate contributions from within the district. Provides that a candidate who accepts those prohibited contributions is ineligible for appointment or election to the General Assembly until the second general election after the violation occurs or, if that person is elected to the General Assembly, he or she shall be removed from office. Defines family member to include the candidate. Permits disclosure of contributors of $150 or less. Classifies the making or acceptance of an anonymous contribution or a contribution in another's name a Class C misdemeanor. Effective January 1, 2004.