House Sponsors: SCULLY. Short description: GAMBLING-POLITICL CONTRIBUTION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, and the Riverboat Gambling Act. Prohibits a candidate, political committee, or public official from accepting anything of value from a licensee or applicant for licensure under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or the Riverboat Gambling Act. Provides that an initial violation is a Class A misdemeanor and a subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony. Prohibits certain persons licensed under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or the Riverboat Gambling Act from making certain political contributions. Provides that an initial violation is a Class A misdemeanor and a subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) There will be minimal fiscal or prison population impact. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Elections) HB 2830 would have minimal fiscal impact. JUDICIAL NOTE (Administrative Office of Ill. Courts) The bill would not increase the need for the number of judges in the State. 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