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Introduced
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
In Committee
04/07/2026
04/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code, the Counties Code, the Township Code, the Illinois Local Library Act, the School Code, and the Public Community College Act. In provisions concerning the issuance of bonds, provides that the affected bond referenda must be held at a general election (rather than at a regularly scheduled election).
AI Summary
This bill amends several Illinois codes, including the Election Code, Counties Code, Township Code, Illinois Local Library Act, School Code, and Public Community College Act, to change the timing of referenda (public votes) for issuing bonds. Specifically, it mandates that any bond referenda initiated by a local government entity must now be held at a **general election**, which are typically held in even-numbered years and include federal, state, and local offices, rather than at any "regularly scheduled election," which could include local elections held in odd-numbered years. This change aims to ensure broader voter participation in decisions regarding local government debt.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 04/07/2026)
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