HB 5801 Illinois House · 100th Regular Session

CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

Summary
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.
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Feb 2018
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Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2018 Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Feb 16, 2018
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Referred to Rules Committee
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