HB 5669 Illinois House · 97th Regular Session

LOCGOV BANKRUPTCY NEUTRAL EVAL

Summary
Creates the Local Government Bankruptcy Neutral Evaluation Act. Makes legislative findings. Defines terms. Authorizes a local public entity to initiate a neutral evaluation process if that entity is or likely will become unable to meet its financial obligations as and when those obligations are due or become due and owing. Sets forth procedures concerning the selection and qualifications of an evaluator, the evaluation process, cessation of an evaluation, declaration of a fiscal emergency, and liabilities. Further provides that any meetings or writings made in connection with the neutral evaluation process shall be prohibited from public viewing. Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that a public body may hold closed meetings when the meetings are made pursuant to the Local Government Bankruptcy Neutral Evaluation Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that all records and information prohibited from being disclosed pursuant to the Local Government Bankruptcy Neutral Evaluation Act are exempt from inspection and copying.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2012 Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 31, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 24, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Labor Committee
Feb 16, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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John Bradley
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