CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT
Summary
Creates the Citizens Empowerment Act. Provides that registered voters may petition for a referendum at the next general election to dissolve a unit of local government. Sets forth requirements for the petition, the ballot referendum, and the public hearing. Provides for the transfer of property, assets, obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving unit of local government to the receiving unit of local government. Limits when a special district may dissolve into another unit of local government. Defines terms. Amends the Election Code making conforming changes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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