CNTY CD-TOWNSHIP DISCONNECT
Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in Cook County, one or more contiguous townships may be disconnected from the county and may form a new county. Provides that the disconnection must be approved by referendum. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2008
Last action Jan 13, 2009
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2009
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 15, 2008
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Matt Murphy
RRepublican
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