CHICAGO BANKRUPTCY NEUT EVAL
Summary
Creates the Chicago Bankruptcy Neutral Evaluation Act. Makes legislative findings. Defines terms. Authorizes the City of Chicago and the Chicago Public Schools to initiate a neutral evaluation process if the entity is unable to meet its financial obligations. Provides for the selection and qualification of an evaluator, the evaluation process, cessation of an evaluation, declaration of a fiscal emergency, and definition of liabilities. Provides that records prepared for or used in connection with the Chicago Bankruptcy Neutral Evaluation Act are exempt from disclosure. Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that the City of Chicago and the Chicago Public Schools may hold closed meetings related to the Chicago Bankruptcy Neutral Evaluation Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2016
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2016
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 26, 2016
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Ron Sandack
RRepublican
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