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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Counties Code. Adds a Division addressing local government reduction and efficiency. Provides the General Assembly's findings regarding units of local government and possible inefficiencies. Permits the question of dissolution of a unit of local government to be proposed to the voters of the county either by resolution of the county board or by petition by the voters. Provides that the referendum shall designate the county department or officer, or both, that shall assume the powers, duties, assets, records, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of the dissolved unit. Further provides for any outstanding indebtedness of the unit, abatement of any tax levied by the unit, and pending litigation involving the unit. Effective immediately.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Prohibits the General Assembly from enacting any law creating any new unit of local government, including, but not limited to, the division of existing units of local government. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to the creation of a new unit of local government from the consolidation of 2 or more pre-existing units of local government.
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that the ban on the creation of new units of local government shall be in effect for four years after the effective date.
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