Bill Status of SB 1347   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Chris Balkema

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

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 
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema
  1/28/2025SenateFirst Reading
  1/28/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

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