Senate Sponsors: SHAW. Short description: FIN DISTRESS CITY-NONHOME RULE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Financially Distressed City Law of the Illinois Municipal Code. Allows all municipalities (now, only home rule municipalities) that meet certain criteria to be designated financially distressed cities. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status