HB 433 Illinois House · 102nd Regular Session

CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

Summary
Creates the Citizens Empowerment Act. Provides that electors may petition for a referendum at the next general election to dissolve a unit of local government. Sets forth the requirements for the petition, together with the form and requirements for the ballot referendum. Provides for the transfer of all real and personal property and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving unit of local government to the receiving unit of local government. Amends the Election Code to provide exceptions for the Citizens Empowerment Act. Effective immediately.
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Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 1, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Mar 27, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 2, 2021
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Assigned to Ethics & Elections Committee
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Feb 8, 2021
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Referred to Rules Committee
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