SB 1347 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 24, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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