ELECTIONS-NEGATIVE CAMPAIGNING House SponsorsRep. Rosemary Mulligan 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 new Amends the Election Code. Prohibits electioneering communications that negatively refer to a clearly identified candidate or candidates who will appear on the ballot during the 15 days before an election or primary. Requires the State Board of Elections to define negative references. Authorizes the State Board to investigate complaints of and impose civil penalties for violations. Requires the State Board of Elections to appoint a screening board to review (i) alleged violating communications and (ii) the compliance of prospective communications with the prohibition. 2/27/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rosemary Mulligan 2/27/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/27/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2009HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die