HB3696

ETHICS-LIG INVESTIGATIONS

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3696 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to enhance the powers and duties of the Legislative Inspector General and the.

HB3696 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to revise the duties and powers of the Legislative Inspector General and the Legislative Ethics Commission. The bill mandates that the appointing authorities of the Legislative Ethics Commission must appoint at least one commissioner from the general public. It allows the Legislative Inspector General to issue subpoenas without the advance approval of the Attorney General if reasonable cause exists to believe a violation has occurred.

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History

May 2, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

Apr 25, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

Apr 25, 2025

House

Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lilian Jiménez