HB5542 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PARKS-ASSESSMENT WAIVER
Last Action

2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Brad Stephens
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Park District Code. Provides that, prior to the submission of a petition to separate territory from a park district, the governing board of the park district may, at its discretion, adopt, by ordinance, a determination to waive the full payment of any unpaid park district assessments outstanding at the time the petition is submitted. Specifies that, if this waiver is adopted by park district ordinance, the county clerk or county clerks shall certify the petition for disconnection of the property identified in the petition without requiring the payment of any assessments that have been waived.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Stephens
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee