Illinois SB2238 amends the Election Code to allow the State Board of Elections to dissolve political committees that fail to pay civil penalties.

Illinois SB2238 amends the Election Code to allow the State Board of Elections to dissolve political committees that fail to pay civil penalties within six months. The bill also mandates that the Board maintain a record of all official correspondence with political committees regarding enforcement actions, including notices of imposed civil penalties. If a political committee appeals a decision, the Board holds hearings, or a court action is ongoing, the six-month period is paused. The Board must update the database within five business days after an action is taken or a penalty is imposed.

Illinois SB2238 amends the Election Code to allow the State Board of Elections to dissolve political committees that fail to pay civil penalties.

Illinois SB2238 amends the Election Code to allow the State Board of Elections to dissolve political committees that fail to pay civil penalties within six months. The bill also mandates that the Board maintain a record of all official correspondence with political committees regarding enforcement actions, including notices of imposed civil penalties. If a political committee appeals a decision, the Board holds hearings, or a court action is ongoing, the six-month period is paused. The Board must update the database within five business days after an action is taken or a penalty is imposed.