SB3552 - 104th General Assembly

CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT
Last Action
2/18/2026 - Senate: To Consolidation
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham - Chris Balkema
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
10 ILCS 5/28-7from Ch. 46, par. 28-7
Synopsis As Introduced
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 make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Executive
2/18/2026 Senate To Consolidation
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/14/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema