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SB1347 - 104th General Assembly
CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema |
| 1/28/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/28/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/07/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant |