House Sponsors: SCHAKOWSKY. Short description: CLEAN ELECTION ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Clean Election Act and amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the State Fiance Act. Limits amounts of contributions that may be made to candidates for the Offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Comptroller and for the General Assembly. Requires candidates to maintain an election fund bank account. Provides that qualified candidates may receive matching funds from the State. Creates the Clean Election Fund. Provides for a voluntary check-off system to permit taxpayers to designate $1 of their income taxes to be used for that purpose. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 1998. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status