Illinois § 3.1

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3.1.

Prohibition on serving on boards and commissions. Notwithstanding any other law of this State, on and after February 1, 2004, but not before that date, a person required to be registered under this Act, his or her spouse, and his or her immediate family members living with that person may not serve on a board, commission, authority, or task force authorized or created by State law or by executive order of the Governor; except that this restriction does not apply to any of the following: (1) a registered lobbyist, his or her spouse, or any immediate family member living with the registered lobbyist, who is serving in an elective public office, whether elected or appointed to fill a vacancy; and (2) a registered lobbyist, his or her spouse, or any immediate family member living with the registered lobbyist, who is serving on a State advisory body that makes nonbinding recommendations to an agency of State government but does not make binding recommendations or determinations or take any other substantive action. (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1358, eff. 7-28-10.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3.1

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.1 cover?

Section 3.1 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Illinois § 3.1?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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