PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCING House SponsorsRep. William D. Burns 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act10 ILCS 5/9-25.1from Ch. 46, par. 9-25.1; formerly Ch. 46, pars. 110 ILCS 5/12A-530 ILCS 105/5.755 new35 ILCS 5/507UU new Creates the Lincoln Act. Provides for a voluntary program of public financing for candidates for the executive branch constitutional offices and General Assembly members beginning in 2011, to be administered by the State Board of Elections. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Income Tax Act to create the necessary special fund and an income tax check-off to support the financing program. Amends the Election Code. Makes a conforming change concerning the use of public funds. Requires that the State Board of Elections publish its Internet voters' guide before every general election (now, general elections when statewide officers are elected) and include candidates for the General Assembly and a list of candidates participating in the public financing program. Effective immediately. 2/9/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William D. Burns 2/9/2010HouseFirst Reading 2/9/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die