IL SB1347 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-28 - Referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-28 - Referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
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.
Title
CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 28-7 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1347&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1347.htm |
