Bill would identify Illinois lawmakers who fail to file tax returns

Any tardy tax filer who sits in the Illinois House or Senate would be subjected to public shaming under a newly filed bill that would require the state to reveal the names of lawmakers who do not file state returns.

The proposal follows the Tribune's disclosure, published online April 14, that two Illinois lawmakers have yet to file their 2014 state tax returns, which were due two years ago.

Because of confidentiality laws, the Illinois Department of Revenue would not identify the two statehouse stragglers. But a spokesman for the agency, part of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration, said it supports the bill.

The proposal, sponsored by Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, is aimed at pressuring state lawmakers to file returns before their tardiness drags from months to years.

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