Illinois Lawmakers Consider Bill to Bar Multinational Corporations From Interfering in State and Local Elections - Free Speech For People

Illinois Lawmakers Consider Bill to Bar Multinational Corporations From Interfering in State and Local Elections - Free Speech For People

SPRINGFIELD, IL  –  Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to preserve American self-government by closing a significant loophole that allows foreign-influenced corporations to spend money to influence Illinois elections.  The legislation, introduced in the House by Representative Amy Briel (HB3071), would prohibit corporations from spending money in Illinois elections if a single foreign investor holds more than 1 percent ownership or more t…