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All News Related to Public Act 96-0832, the New Campaign Disclosure Law


The New Campaign Disclosure Law News Items


2012 Campaign Disclosure Calendar
This calendar includes reporting periods and filing periods for quarterly reports, Schedule A-1s, and Schedule B-1s, as well as information regarding the filing of D-1 Statements of Organization and Raffle Reports.


Campaign Disclosure Act and Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations implementing PA 96-0832 were effective February 4, 2011. This document incorporates ALL changes in the law and the rules resulting from the Reform Act.


A Guide to Campaign Disclosure 2011
This Guide is an overall explanation of the Campaign Disclosure Act.


Schedule A-1 For Use After December 31, 2010
A political committee that receives a contribution of $1,000 or more starting January 1, 2011, will need to file a Schedule A-1 within 5 business days of receipt of the contribution. If the committee is participating* in the election and the contribution is received within the 30 day period proceeding an election a Schedule A-1 must be filed within 2 business days.

*A committee is considered to be ‘participating’ in an election if it has a candidate or proposition on the ballot, if it spends a total of more than $500 in support of or in opposition to any candidate(s) or issue(s) on the ballot, or if it spends a total of more than $500 for any form of communication that makes a clear appeal to vote for or against a candidate, party or question of public policy that will appear on the ballot. A committee formed to support or oppose a candidate or question of public policy on the next election ballot is always considered to be participating in that election.


FAQs Regarding the New Law Effective January 1, 2011
New disclosure reports, contribution limits, reporting requirements, and election cycles are a few of the topics addressed in these Frequently Asked Questions.


Contributions Limits and Election Cycles – Effective January 1, 2011
A two-page quick reference to contribution limits and elections cycles.


A-1s Made Simple – Revised to Include Changes Effective January 1, 2011
Explains the changes to the filing of a Schedule A-1. A Schedule A-1 must filed each time a contribution of $1,000 is received at any time during the year.


Are you required to File – Revised to Include Changes Effective January 1, 2011
This brochure explains who must file disclosure documents with the State Board of Elections. It also addresses when and where required documents must be filed.


Committee Treasurer Duties and Responsibilities – Revised to Include Changes Effective January 1, 2011
This brochure explains the responsibilities of a committee treasurer taking into account upcoming changes to the law.


Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Reports – Revised to Include Changes Effective January 1, 2011
An outline of electronic filing requirements and the IDIS 2.0 filing program.


A Guide for Fundraisers – Revised to Include Changes Effective January 1, 2011
Addresses what you need to know to conduct a fundraiser and what kind of records must be kept in order to meet campaign disclosure reporting requirements.


Rules for Raffles – Revised to Include Changes Effective January 1, 2011
What you need to know to conduct a raffle and what kind of records must be kept.


2011 Campaign Disclosure Calendar
This calendar includes reporting periods and filing periods for quarterly reports, Schedule A-1s, and Schedule B-1s, as well as information regarding the filing of D-1 Statements of Organization and Raffle Reports.


The Campaign Disclosure Act (effective January 1, 2011)
The Campaign Disclosure Act as it will appear effective January 1, 2011. The Rules and Regulations do not reflect the proposed rules addressing the changes to the law.


Important Changes for Campaign Disclosure
Provides an outline of disclosure law changes from Public Act 96-0832 affecting all political committees in Illinois. The brochure describes provisions taking effect on January 1 including the change from semi-annual and pre-election reports to quarterly reports, as well as contribution limits and tougher recordkeeping requirements.


Contribution Limits for Campaign Disclosure
Provides information on contribution limits that will be in effect for all Illinois political committees as of January 1, 2011.


Proposed Rules for the implementation of PA 96-0832
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has accepted the Second Notice of Proposed Rules for the implementation of PA 96-0832. These rules will be considered by JCAR at its December 14, 2010 meeting, currently scheduled for 11:00 am, Room 16-503, James R Thompson Center, Chicago IL.


Notice to All Political Committees
This Notice regarding the completion of the New D-1 is being mailed to all active political committees July 1st.


D-1 Statement of Organization For Use After June 30, 2010
Beginning July 1, 2010, all active political committees and all new political committees must complete this new D-1 Statement of Organization prior to December 31, 2010.


Natural Person Independent Expenditure Disclosure
A natural person who makes an independent expenditure supporting or opposing a public official or candidate that, alone or in combination with any other independent expenditure made by that natural person supporting or opposing that public official or candidate during any 12-month period, equals an aggregate value of at least $3,000 must file a written disclosure with the State Board of Elections within 2 business days after making any expenditure that results in the natural person meeting or exceeding the $3,000 threshold. Each disclosure must identify the natural person, the public official or candidate supported or opposed, the date, amount, and nature of each independent expenditure, and the natural person’s occupation and employer.


A Preview of Changes to Come on JULY 1, 2010
This is a brief preview of changes to the Campaign Disclosure Act which will be effective on July 1, 2010


The Campaign Disclosure Act
The Campaign Disclosure Act as it will appear effective July 1, 2010. Changes that will be effective January 1, 2011, such as contribution limits and election cycles will not be reflected in this version.


Public Hearings on proposed Campaign Finance Reform Rulemaking
The State Board of Elections will conduct public hearings on a proposed administrative rule amending Title 26, Part 100 and Part 125. These amendments implement changes to the Campaign Finance Act resulting from the passage of Public Act 96-832.

The public hearings will take place at the same time as the Special Board Meetings on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the DeKalb County Legislative Center, 200 North Main Street, Room 100, Sycamore, Illinois and Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Madison County Board Office, 157 North Main Street, Suite 203, Edwardsville, Illinois. The hearings are scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. and will last a minimum of one hour in both locations.

Comments will be accepted at both Board Meeting locations or may be submitted in writing to the Board’s General Counsel, Steve Sandvoss, at 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704.


Important Changes to Illinois Disclosure (effective July 1, 2010)
Provides an outline of disclosure law changes from Public Act 96-0832 affecting all political committees in Illinois. The brochure describes provisions taking effect on July 1 including new committee designations and filing requirements as well as new definitions for electioneering communication and independent expenditures. Additional changes, including contribution limits, will become effective in 2011 and will be discussed in detail in a later brochure.


Attention Filing Software Vendors
Vendors that provide campaign finance software to Illinois political committees must modify their software to meet the requirements of the new Disclosure Law.




All News Related to Public Act 96-0832, the New Campaign Disclosure Law

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