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House Passes Campaign Reform Bill
A campaign reform bill that has passed the Illinois House takes aim at contributions that are "all in the family." The bill applies to donors who one of the state's constitutional officers appoints to a board or commission. The $2,400 limit for those donors would expand to the donor's entire household.

"This is making a serious attempt at cutting down on the clout club," says State Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park), the sponsor. State Reps. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Bill Black (R-Danville) said the bill does not go far enough, but May said her bill is only one piece of a broad ethics reform plan.

H.B. 2428 has passed the House, 114-0.

(Illinois Radio Network)
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