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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township board of trustees or township official may not enter into, amend, or renew an employment, equipment, or service contract during the 14 days before a consolidated election through the third Monday in May following the consolidated election. Provides that a township board or township official may enter into, amend, or renew a contract that does not extend more than 60 days after the third Monday of May following the consolidated election to address an emergency. Provides that an employment, equipment, or service contract entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act in violation of the Section is voidable.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Township Code to restrict township officials and boards from entering into, amending, or renewing employment, equipment, or service contracts in the 14 days leading up to a consolidated election and until the third Monday in May following that election, with an exception allowing contracts to address emergencies that do not extend more than 60 days past that third Monday. An emergency is defined as a situation requiring immediate action to prevent the spread of disease or imminent danger to people or property. Any contract entered into, amended, or renewed in violation of these new rules after the bill becomes law will be voidable, meaning it can be canceled.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/14/2026)
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