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Bill Status of HB5801 100th General Assembly

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Short Description: CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Mark Batinick - Deanne M. Mazzochi

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/8/2019	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

10 ILCS 5/28-7

from 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

Date	Chamber	Action
2/16/2018	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mark Batinick
2/16/2018	House	First Reading
2/16/2018	House	Referred to Rules Committee
8/7/2018	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
1/8/2019	House	Session Sine Die

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