MUNI-ANNEX BACKDOOR REFERENDUM

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that in a municipality with a population under 1,000,000 that has approved an ordinance, resolution, or vote authorizing the annexation of contiguous territory, the annexation is subject to a backdoor referendum upon the filing of a petition for a referendum containing a total number of signatures equal in number to at least 10% of the entire vote cast for all candidates for mayor or president of the annexing municipality at the last preceding general municipal election. Provides petition and referendum requirements. If the voters do not approve the annexation of the territory, provides that the municipality may not attempt to annex the territory for a period of no less than 2 years from the date it approved the ordinance, resolution, or vote authorizing the annexation of the territory. Effective immediately.