Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 6194 — COUNTIES/MUNI-TREASURER

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 97th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Counties Code. In a Section concerning the deposit of public funds, requires a co-signer, in addition to the treasurer, on all municipal accounts. Requires the county board to review certain books of account on a semi-annual basis. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities shall inspect the treasurer's books and accounts on a semi-annual basis. Removes a provision that requires the books and accounts to be subject to inspection at any time by a member of the corporate authorities. In a Section concerning treasurer's reports, requires the corporate authorities to review certain account statements on a monthly basis. Further provides that in addition to the treasurer, a co-signer shall be required on all municipal accounts. Provides that the treasurer shall report to the corporate authorities on a semi-annual basis (now, as often as they require) a full and detailed account of all receipts and expenditures of the municipality. Requires the municipal clerk to provide the corporate authorities with a copy of any annual account. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Richard Morthland

Sponsors

  • Richard Morthland · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Richard Morthland

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6194 do?
Amends the Counties Code. In a Section concerning the deposit of public funds, requires a co-signer, in addition to the treasurer, on all municipal accounts. Requires the county board to review certain books of account on a semi-annual basis. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities shall inspect the treasurer's books and accounts on a semi-annual basis. Removes a provision that requires the books and accounts to be subject to inspection at any time by a member of the corporate authorities. In a Section concerning treasurer's reports, requires the corporate authorities to review certain account statements on a monthly basis. Further provides that in addition to the treasurer, a co-signer shall be required on all municipal accounts. Provides that the treasurer shall report to the corporate authorities on a semi-annual basis (now, as often as they require) a full and detailed account of all receipts and expenditures of the municipality. Requires the municipal clerk to provide the corporate authorities with a copy of any annual account. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 6194?
HB 6194 is sponsored by Richard Morthland.
What is the current status of HB 6194?
This bill died with 97th 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.
Where can I track HB 6194?
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