Transparency Legislation
This year, Illinois passed legislation to improve the public's access to government records.
Here are summaries:
House Bill 35 - Requires CMS to establish and maintain a website known as the Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal.
House Bill 1345 - Amends and strengthens the Freedom of Information Act.
Senate Bill 2270 - Requires school districts to post on their Internet website an itemized salary compensation report for every employee in the district.
House Bill 2235 - Requires each school district, university and community college governing board to report to the Illinois State Board of Education the base salary and benefits of all administrators and teachers or faculty on or before July 1 of each year.
For additional detail, please visit www.ilga.gov and search the specific bill number.
