HB3121

ETHICS-REP CASE AND RECUSAL

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3121 amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to redefine "representation case" and establish recusal requirements for legislators.

HB3121 amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act by expanding the definition of "representation case" to include matters before local government units. It prohibits legislators from participating in such cases if the state or local government is an adverse party or if the outcome would adversely affect state or local finances or the health, safety, welfare, or tax burden of state residents. The bill also prohibits legislators from deriving income from providing expert testimony against the state or local government in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Ethics & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

Mar 26, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

Mar 26, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt