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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties with a population of less than 50,000, the offices of township assessor and multi-township assessor are abolished upon the expiration of the term of a township assessor or multi-township assessor. Provides that the county assessor in a county with a population of less than 50,000 shall assume all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of township assessors or multi-township assessors within the county. Amends the Dissolution of Townships in McHenry County Article of the Township Code. Renames the Article and makes it applicable to all counties under township organization. Provides that, upon petition of at least 5% of the voters in the township election immediately preceding the petition, the township board and corporate authorities of the municipality shall certify the question to the election authority and the authority shall cause to be submitted to the voters of the township and municipality at the next election a referendum to discontinue the township and to transfer all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of the township to the municipality. Provides that, upon petition of at least 5% of the voters in the township election immediately preceding the petition in each adjacent township subject to proposed consolidation, each township board shall certify and cause to be submitted to the voters of the township, at the next election or consolidated election, a proposition to consolidate the existing townships. Amends the Counties Code and the Motor Fuel Tax Law making conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several significant changes to township governance and consolidation in Illinois. Specifically, the bill abolishes township assessor and multi-township assessor offices in counties with less than 50,000 residents, with the county assessor automatically assuming all their responsibilities and assets upon the expiration of current terms. The bill also expands provisions for township consolidation and dissolution, making it easier for townships to merge or be dissolved through a referendum process. Under the new rules, townships can consolidate if at least 5% of voters in each adjacent township petition for a consolidation vote, and townships can be dissolved and transferred to county or municipal control through a similar voter-driven process. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to various state laws to support these township governance reforms, including modifications to how motor fuel tax funds are distributed when townships are dissolved. These changes aim to streamline local government operations, potentially reduce administrative costs, and provide more flexible governance options for smaller counties in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2504&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2504.htm |
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