Bill Status of HB 5801   100th General Assembly

Short Description:  CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Mark Batinick-Deanne M. Mazzochi

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
10 ILCS 5/28-7from Ch. 46, par. 28-7

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Citizens Empowerment Act. Provides that registered voters may petition for a referendum at the next general election to dissolve a unit of local government. Sets forth requirements for the petition, the ballot referendum, and the public hearing. Provides for the transfer of property, assets, obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving unit of local government to the receiving unit of local government. Limits when a special district may dissolve into another unit of local government. Defines terms. Amends the Election Code making conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2018HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mark Batinick
  2/16/2018HouseFirst Reading
  2/16/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  8/7/2018HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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