LOCAL GOV STABILIZATION ACT
Summary
Creates the Local Government Stabilization Authority Act. Authorizes the corporate authorities of Bloom Township, Bremen Township, Calumet Township, Rich Township, and Thornton Township in Cook County to establish, by ordinance, a Local Government Stabilization Authority that shall use available funds to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use, combatting community deterioration, and creating economic growth. Provides definitions. Sets forth procedure regarding the creation of an Authority and funding sources. Further provides for the following: (1) an Authority's tax-exempt status; (2) the appointment of the Board of Directors and Chairperson, their terms of office, their removal, and vacancies; (3) the responsibilities and powers of the Board of Directors; and (4) an Executive Director to administer an Authority on a day-to-day basis. Sets forth the powers of an Authority to implement the purpose of the Act, including the authority to borrow money, enter into partnerships and joint ventures, and contract for goods and services. Permits an Authority to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of real property. Requires an Authority to prepare an annual budget and provide annual financial statements and reports to the corporate authorities. Permits the corporate authorities to dissolve an Authority and provides requirements regarding the transfer of an Authority's debts, liabilities, and obligations. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2017
Last action Jan 8, 2019
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Mar 31, 2017
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 22, 2017
Lower · Passed
Remains in Cities & Villages Committee
lower
Feb 22, 2017
Committee
Motion Do Pass - Lost Cities & Villages Committee; 007-006-000
lower
Feb 8, 2017
Committee
Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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