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Introduced
02/19/2015
02/19/2015
In Committee
05/15/2015
05/15/2015
Crossed Over
04/24/2015
04/24/2015
Passed
Dead
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
99th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Local Records Act. Requires a unit of local government or school district with an annual budget of $1 million or more to maintain an Internet website and post to that website, for the current calendar or fiscal year, as the case may be, the following information: (1) contact information for elected and appointed officials; (2) notice of and materials prepared for regular and emergency meetings; (3) procedures for requesting information from the unit of local government or school district; (4) annual budget; (5) ordinances under which the unit of local government or school district operates; (6) procedures to apply for building permits and zoning variances; (7) financial reports and audits; (8) information concerning employee compensation; (9) contracts with lobbying firms; (10) taxes and fees imposed by the unit of local government or school district; (11) rules governing the award of contracts; (12) bids and contracts worth $25,000 or more; (13) campaign contributions made by a vendor; (14) a debt disclosure report; and (15) public notices. Sets forth requirements concerning a searchable expenditure and revenue database. Provides that any citizen who is a resident of the unit of local government or school district may bring a mandamus or injunction action to compel the unit of local government or school district to comply with the Internet posting requirements. Provides a posting in perpetuity clause. Limits home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Contains a severability clause. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides statutory exemption for any electronic copy of a record or information maintained on the website of a unit of local government or school district. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill requires units of local government and school districts with an annual budget of $1 million or more to create and maintain a website that posts a wide range of public information, including contact details for officials, meeting notices and materials, budget documents, ordinances, permit procedures, financial reports, employee compensation details, contracts, taxes and fees, bidding rules, campaign contributions from vendors, debt disclosure reports, and public notices. It also mandates the creation of a searchable online database for expenditures and revenues, with data updated at least monthly and archived indefinitely. Citizens can file lawsuits to compel compliance, and home rule powers are limited in this regard. Additionally, any electronic records or information posted on these websites will be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, and the state will not reimburse local governments or school districts for the costs of implementing these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Michael Connelly (R)*,
Jeanne Ives (R)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Patricia Bellock (R),
Peter Breen (R),
Linda Chapa LaVia (D),
Jack Franks (D),
Dwight Kay (R),
Rita Mayfield (D),
David McSweeney (R),
Anna Moeller (D),
Marty Moylan (D),
Ronald Sandack (R),
Ed Sullivan (R),
Sam Yingling (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 05/15/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2717&GAID=13&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=88&GA=99 |
| House Amendment 001 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB2717ham001.htm |
| Senate Amendment 002 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB2717sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB2717sam001.htm |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB2717eng.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB2717eng.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB2717.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB2717.pdf |
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