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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2016
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2016
Last action Jan 10, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 22, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Apr 8, 2016
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 22, 2016
Apr 6, 2016
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Consolidation
Mar 8, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Local Government
Feb 9, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Dale A. Righter
RRepublican
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