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Illinois lawmakers age to pass campaign finance reform ethics
Gov. Jim Edgar reports bipartisan sponsors for ethics procurement reform to cover all state government, including gifts under $50 and bidding for contracts over $25,000. House Republicans push combined reform with stricter gift limits and lower reporting thresholds. Senate Republicans extend reporting deadline amid coalition protests. Madigan, Orr, and others push broader measures while electronic filing becomes law. South Suburbs show high campaign spending. $6 million spent across 1996 elections.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Jim Edgar
Ory
Edgar Aid
Edgar
House
Lee A. Daniels
Elmhurst
Combin Campaign Finance and Ethics Procurement Legislan
Renee Kosel
New Lenox
Kosel
Senate Republicans
Illinois Campaign Finance Reform Coalition
Cook County
League of Women Voters
David Orr
Senate
Stacey Patricoski
League
Michael J. Madigan
Chicago
Madigan
Illinois State Board of Elections