LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
HB 3708 clarifies terminology in Illinois' Township Code to ensure consistency when other laws reference local government terms. It specifies that references to "town" (non-incorporated), "board of town trustees," or "town officer" should be interpreted as "township," "township board," or "township officer" under the Township Code. This technical adjustment helps prevent confusion in legal documents and administrative processes across state laws. The bill does not create new policies or affect specific communities directly - it simply aligns existing terminology for clarity. (Procedural bill; summary kept to 3 sentences as requested.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robyn Gabel
DDemocratic
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