A SERIES OF ETHICS REFORMS MADE IT THROUGH THE HOUSE AND SENATE DURING THE FINAL HOURS OF THE SPRING LEGISLATIVE SESSION. 

THE MEASURE BANS POLITICAL FUNDRAISERS ON SESSION DAYS AND PROHIBITS LAWMAKERS FROM TAKING A LOBBYING JOB FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THEY LEAVE OFFICE. IT WAS SPONSORED BY SENATOR ANN GILLESPIE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS.

SENATOR JOHN CURRAN OF LEMONT SPOKE IN FAVOR OF THE BILL.

THE BILL ALSO PROHIBITS LAWMAKERS FROM LOBBYING OTHER UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AND PRO-RATES THE SALARY OF A LEGISLATOR STEPPING DOWN BEFORE THEIR TERM ENDS. CURRENTLY, A MEMBER IS PAID FOR THE FULL MONTH EVEN IF THEY EVEN WORK JUST A FEW DAYS.