JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN REFORM
Sponsored By: Rachel Ventura (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Creates the Judicial Campaign Reform Act. Creates a voluntary program of public financing of election campaigns for the offices of judges of the Illinois Supreme Court and Appellate Court, administered by the State Board of Elections. Establishes funding mechanisms, terms of participation, and a process for the certification of candidates. Sets mandatory contribution limits with respect to all judicial election campaigns. Provides for penalties for violations of the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Judicial Election Democracy Trust Fund. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rachel Ventura
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5/22/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
5/15/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
4/24/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026SenateTo Elections
2/4/2026SenateRe-assigned to Executive
1/27/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/9/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
3/21/2025SenateTo Elections
2/19/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
1/28/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
1/17/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/17/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
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