Bill Title: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that if the office of township assessor is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county assessor or supervisor of assessments shall assume the duties of the assessor. Amends the Township Code. Provides that if township organization is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county board shall assume all powers and duties of the township as a part of their regular duties and receive no additional compensation. Sets forth procedures for the establishment of a committee to oversee the discontinuance process, the keeping of records, and the disposal of township property. Amends the Public Health District Act. Provides that if township organization is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county board members shall be the board of health for the public health district. Amends the Highway Code. Provides that if township organization is discontinued in a township located in a county with 50,000 or more inhabitants, then the county superintendent of highways or the county engineer, as applicable, shall assume the duties of highway commissioner. Effective immediately.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die
[HB4987 Detail]
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| Introduced | 2012-02-06 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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