House Sponsors: WINKEL-CURRY,JULIE AND SCULLY. Short description: POLIT CONTRIB-GAMBLE INTERESTS 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. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Election Code. Provides that a candidate, political committee, or public official is not guilty of a violation of the provisions prohibiting certain contributions unless the candidate, political committee, or public official knowingly violates those provisions. Provides that a candidate, political committee, or public official is not in violation of those provisions if the candidate, political committee, or public official returns a contribution that is otherwise in violation of the prohibition within 5 days of receiving it. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status