HB3333 - 104th General Assembly

NO MUNICIPAL OUTSIDE COUNSEL
Last Action
2/18/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-30 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Municipal Code. Provides that, if a municipality employs a municipal officer with the purpose of providing legal counsel to the corporate authorities of the municipality or to represent the municipality in legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, a city attorney, then the corporate authorities of the municipality shall not employ or seek outside counsel to represent the municipality. Provides that, the corporate authorities of a municipality may seek outside counsel if the corporate authorities believe in good faith that there is a conflict of interest with regard to the municipal officer with the purpose of providing legal counsel to the corporate authorities of the municipality or to represent the municipality in legal proceedings.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/07/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thaddeus Jones
2/18/2025 House First Reading
2/18/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee