CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT House SponsorsRep. David McSweeney-Tom Demmer-Ron Sandack 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die New Act10 ILCS 5/28-7from Ch. 46, par. 28-7 Creates the Citizens Empowerment Act. Provides that electors may petition for a referendum at the next general election to dissolve a unit of local government. Sets forth the requirements for the petition, together with the form and requirements for the ballot referendum. Provides for the transfer of all real and personal property, and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving unit of local government to the receiving unit of local government. Amends the Election Code to provide exceptions for the Local Government Dissolution Act. Effective immediately. 2/5/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David McSweeney 2/5/2016HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer 2/5/2016HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die