IL CLEAN ELECTIONS ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Simmons 2/18/2026SenateTo Elections New Act30 ILCS 105/5.1036 new35 ILCS 5/507MMM newCreates the Illinois Clean Elections Act. Establishes a voluntary method of public financing of the campaigns of candidates for statewide constitutional offices and the General Assembly. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Clean Elections Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to create an individual tax return checkoff in support of the Fund. Effective immediately. 1/29/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons 1/29/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/29/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/18/2026SenateTo Elections 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026