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This bill amends the Township Code to clarify the requirements for advisory referenda at annual township meetings. Specifically, the bill restricts advisory questions of public policy to only those that pertain to the statutory duties of townships under the Annual Township Meeting Article of the Code. Previously, registered voters could request an advisory question without this specific limitation. Now, any group of registered voters seeking to place an advisory question on the annual meeting agenda must ensure the question directly relates to the township's statutory responsibilities. If a majority of electors present at the town meeting approve the advisory question, it can be placed on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled election. The bill aims to ensure that advisory referenda remain focused on the core operational and legal responsibilities of township government, preventing potentially broader or less relevant questions from being considered.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1856&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104