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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Park District Code. Provides that, if a district board's membership has been expanded or reduced by referendum or resolution, the additional members will be elected not earlier than 225 days (rather than 197 days) after the referendum or resolution, and a reduction of board members will not affect the terms of any commissioners holding office at the time of the referendum or any commissioners to be elected within 225 (rather than 197) days after the referendum. Provides that, if the terms of a district's board members have increased or decreased after referendum or resolution, the terms will commence with the first regular park district election at least 225 days (rather than 197 days) after the date on which the terms were increased or reduced by referendum or resolution. Provides that, if a vacancy in the governing board of a park district occurs with more than 28 months left in the term, but less than 151 days (rather than 123 days) before the next regularly scheduled election for this office, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold his or her office until the second regularly scheduled election for the office following the appointment, at which a member shall be elected to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Park District Code to adjust several provisions related to park district board elections and vacancies. Specifically, the bill changes the timeline for implementing board expansion or reduction from 197 days to 225 days after a referendum or resolution. This means that when a park district decides to increase or decrease its board size, the changes will take effect later than previously allowed. The bill also modifies the rules for board member term lengths, ensuring that any changes to term duration (such as switching from 6-year to 4-year terms) will be implemented at the first regular park district election at least 225 days after the change is approved. Additionally, the bill alters the rules for filling board vacancies, extending the period before the next election at which a replacement can be elected from 123 days to 151 days. These changes provide more flexibility for park districts in managing their board composition and elections, while ensuring a smooth transition when board structure or term lengths are modified. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2500&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2500.htm |
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