Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 12 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 3789 — LOCAL GOV CONSOLIDATION-10 YRS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1088

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    2 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Creates the Decennial Committees on Local Government Consolidation and Efficiency Act. Provides that, within one year after the effective date of the Act and at least once every 10 years thereafter, each unit of local government that may levy any tax (except municipalities and counties) must form a committee to: study local efficiencies, including an analysis of whether to consolidate with another unit of local government, municipality, or county; and create a report with recommendations regarding efficiencies, increased accountability, and consolidation. Provides that the duties of the committee include, but are not limited to, the study of the unit of local government's governing statutes, ordinances, rules, procedures, powers, jurisdiction, shared services, intergovernmental agreements, and interrelationships with other units of local government and the State. Provides that the committee shall collect data, research, analysis, and public input. Dissolves the committee after completion of its report. Provides for committee membership, meetings, and report requirements. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/17-1.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Renames the Act to the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act. Removes a requirement that a committee study whether the governmental unit should consolidate with another governmental unit, municipality, or county and makes conforming changes. Amends the School Code. Provides that the report that accompanies the school district's annual financial report must be adopted at an open meeting that allows for public comment. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

Bill Text

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1088

  2. Effective Date June 10, 2022

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  5. Sent to the Governor

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Bos

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  10. Passed Both Houses

  11. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  13. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 008-001-000

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer

  23. Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee

  24. Referred to Rules Committee

  25. First Reading

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  27. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  28. Arrived in House

  29. Third Reading - Passed; 041-008-000

  30. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Morrison

  32. Recalled to Second Reading

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-001-000

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  36. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  40. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 16, 2022

  42. Second Reading

  43. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 15, 2022

  44. Do Pass Executive; 012-001-000

  45. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  46. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor

  47. Assigned to Executive

  48. Referred to Assignments

  49. First Reading

  50. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (162)

162 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37001
Democrat 51003
Republican 26000
Total 114004
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ozinga — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Hamilton — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Bos — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Jones — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Ramirez — Not Voting
Conroy — Yea
Stoneback — Yea
Luft — Yea
Davis — Yea
Marron — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Willis — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Not Voting
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Not Voting
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3789 do?
Creates the Decennial Committees on Local Government Consolidation and Efficiency Act. Provides that, within one year after the effective date of the Act and at least once every 10 years thereafter, each unit of local government that may levy any tax (except municipalities and counties) must form a committee to: study local efficiencies, including an analysis of whether to consolidate with another unit of local government, municipality, or county; and create a report with recommendations regarding efficiencies, increased accountability, and consolidation. Provides that the duties of the committee include, but are not limited to, the study of the unit of local government's governing statutes, ordinances, rules, procedures, powers, jurisdiction, shared services, intergovernmental agreements, and interrelationships with other units of local government and the State. Provides that the committee shall collect data, research, analysis, and public input. Dissolves the committee after completion of its report. Provides for committee membership, meetings, and report requirements. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/17-1.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Renames the Act to the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act. Removes a requirement that a committee study whether the governmental unit should consolidate with another governmental unit, municipality, or county and makes conforming changes. Amends the School Code. Provides that the report that accompanies the school district's annual financial report must be adopted at an open meeting that allows for public comment. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Who sponsors SB 3789?
SB 3789 is sponsored by Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), John Connor, Jason Plummer (Republican), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), David Koehler (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, Sam Yingling, Jeff Keicher (Republican), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Sue Scherer (Democrat), Deb Conroy, LaToya Greenwood, Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), and Chris Bos.
What is the current status of SB 3789?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
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