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January 6, 2009
100 plus new laws going into effect in Illinois
Effective Jan 1, 2009, more than 100 new state laws will go into effect including long awaited ethics and contracting reforms, better tracking for offenders who have violated domestic violence orders of protection and stronger legislation for targeting intoxicated drivers.
According to State Senator Tim Bivens (R-Dixon), the most important piece of legislation approved is the "Pay to Play" bill 824, which bans state contractors from contributing to campaigns for statewide office holders who may be responsible for awarding contracts.
Contracts over $50,000 or more are subject to the ban.
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