SJRCA0009

Proposed constitutional amendment to restrict artificial persons from engaging in election or ballot-issue activities in Illinois.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Illinois Constitution to clarify that artificial persons, such as corporations and limited liability companies, cannot engage in election or ballot-issue activities unless expressly permitted. Election activity includes paying or contributing money to support or oppose a candidate or ballot question. Ballot-issue activity involves spending money on candidates, political parties, or committees. Any artificial person found conducting such activities will forfeit their charter privileges and face civil action.