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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Township Code. Provides that all townships with a population less than 5000 are dissolved and must either consolidate with an adjacent township or the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Illinois Township Code by introducing a new Article 24.5 specifically focused on the dissolution of townships with populations under 5,000 residents. According to the government summary, townships meeting this population threshold would be required to take one of two actions: either consolidate with an adjacent township or be absorbed by the county within which their geographic boundaries are located. While the provided XML text does not include the full details of implementation, the bill represents a significant structural change to local government organization in smaller, less populous townships. By mandating consolidation or county absorption, the legislation aims to potentially streamline local government operations and reduce administrative redundancies in rural or sparsely populated areas of Illinois.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2217&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2217.htm |
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