House Sponsors: FRITCHEY-GASH-KOSEL-LYONS,EILEEN AND ACEVEDO. Short description: ELEC CD-CASH CONTRIBTIONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Provides that no candidate or political committee may accept cash contributions in excess of $150 from any person or entity during any calendar year. Provides that any contribution in excess of $150 must be made by negotiable instrument or be evidenced by an itemized credit card receipt. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who is convicted of violating the limits must be fined 3 times the amount of the contributions accepted in violation of the limits. Provides that a contribution accepted in violation of the limits escheats to the State of Illinois. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Elections) HB294 would have minimal fiscal impact and costs could be absorbed within regular budget. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) There would be no fiscal or prison population impact on DOC. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) Same as DOC fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status