Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 5841 — MUNI-CHICAGO DISTRICT COUNCILS

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State, another state, or the federal government is eligible to serve on a District Council if the person is not incarcerated. Defines "District Council". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kambium Buckner

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5841 do?
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State, another state, or the federal government is eligible to serve on a District Council if the person is not incarcerated. Defines "District Council". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5841?
HB 5841 is sponsored by Kam Buckner (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5841?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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