SB0295

ETHICS-PARTISAN APPOINTEES

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0295 amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to set term limits and partisanship rules for acting appointees.

Illinois SB0295 amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to establish term limits and partisanship rules for acting appointees. It limits the term of acting appointees to 60 days after their term expires unless the Governor nominates them for a permanent position. It also specifies that partisanship is determined by the last three general primary elections. The bill applies to all appointments made after August 26, 2011.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

May 14

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant