Bill Status of HB 4987   97th General Assembly


Short Description:  TWP CD-DISCONTINUE TWP ORG

House Sponsors
Rep. Karen May

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 200/3-70 new
60 ILCS 1/25-30 new
70 ILCS 905/25 new
605 ILCS 5/5-205.10 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that if the office of township assessor is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county assessor or supervisor of assessments shall assume the duties of the assessor. Amends the Township Code. Provides that if township organization is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county board shall assume all powers and duties of the township as a part of their regular duties and receive no additional compensation. Sets forth procedures for the establishment of a committee to oversee the discontinuance process, the keeping of records, and the disposal of township property. Amends the Public Health District Act. Provides that if township organization is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county board members shall be the board of health for the public health district. Amends the Highway Code. Provides that if township organization is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county superintendent of highways or the county engineer, as applicable, shall assume the duties of highway commissioner. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  2/6/2012HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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