Senate Sponsors: WELCH. Short description: ELEC CD-CAMPAIGN FINANCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Provides that, in addition to other information, the occupation and employer of a person making a contribution shall be reported. Provides that any contribution or expenditure in excess of $500 (now $150) shall be reported. Deletes provisions that a person examining campaign finance statements and reports fill out a form identifying the person's name, occupation, address, and phone number and that each political committee be notified of examination of its statements and reports. Provides that all reports of campaign contributions or expenditures filed by a candidate for the General Assembly or for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Comptroller, or State Treasurer or by a political committee in support of a candidate for any of those offices shall be filed in an electronic format specified by the State Board of Elections. Provides that the Board shall promptly make all electronically filed reports publicly available by means of a searchable database that is accessible through the World Wide Web. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status