SB 2457

Abstract

Amends the Election Code. Makes changes with respect to: the number of political committees a candidate may organize; designation of political committees to receive campaign contributions; limits on campaign contributions; prohibitions against campaign contributions from certain persons and entities; disclosure of independent campaign expenditures; disclosure of coordinated campaign contributions; filing of campaign finance reports; State Board of Elections actions that require open meetings; and Internet posting of complaints of campaign finance violations and disposition of those complaints. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes the pay-to-play prohibition against campaign contributions from certain State contractors applicable with respect to General Assembly members, candidates, and agencies. Effective June 15, 2009, but the State Board of Elections has 120 days to implement electronic reporting requirements.