Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal

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Illinois House Bill 35, a.k.a. the Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal (ITAP) passed the Senate on May 15, 2009. This bill would require the Department of Central Management Services to create a website that would provide comprehensive state financial and tax information to the public.

[edit] Summary

The new website, or portal, would include searchable information about state expenditures, tax credits, contracts, and the salaries of all state employees.[1]

[edit] Background

Representative Michael Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) authored the bill, called HB 4765, and introduced it to the House during the 2008 legislative session. He was supported by the taxpayer watchdog group, Americans For Prosperity (AFP). Due to changes in Governor and Senate leadership, the legislation made it to the Senate this year, where it passed. If signed by Governor Quinn, the bill will take effect on January 1, 2010.[1][2][3]

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[edit] References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tell Governor Quinn to say YES to transparency in Illinois", Americans For Prosperity - Illinois, May 18, 2009
  2. ↑ "Taxpayer Watchdog Group Urges Illinois Lawmakers To Pass Comprehensive Transparency Legislation", Americans for Prosperity - Illinois, January 8, 2009
  3. ↑ Full text of the bill
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