Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: Failed 1 D cosponsors

HB 4425 — TWP CD-DISCONTINUANCE

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township that: (1) is within a coterminous, or substantially coterminous, village; (2) is located within a county with a population of 3 million or more; and (3) contains a territory of more than 2 and less than 3 square miles shall be eligible to discontinue and abolish a township organization within a coterminous municipality. Amends the Public Health District Act. Provides that the coterminous municipality that assumes the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of a discontinued coterminous township shall have the municipality's Council members or corporate authorities serve as the board of health for the public health district under the Act.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the eligibility criteria for discontinuing and abolishing a township organization within coterminous municipalities and villages.

  • 60 ILCS 1/27-5

    or → or.

    The word 'or' is removed from the applicability statement.

  • 60 ILCS 1/27-5

    (3) contains a territory of 7 square miles or more. → (3) contains a territory of 7 square miles or more; or (b) a township that (1) is within a coterminous, or substantially coterminous, village; (2) is located within a county with a population of 3 million or more; and (3) contains a territory of more than 2 and less than 3 square miles.

    The criteria for townships eligible to discontinue has been expanded to include those with territories between 2 and 3 square miles.

  • 60 ILCS 1/27-10

    of a township described under Section 27-5 of this Article → of a township described under Section 27-5(a) of this Article

    Clarifies that the ordinance pertains to townships defined under the first subsection of Section 27-5.

  • 60 ILCS 1/27-10.5

    Sec. 27-10.5. Referendum to discontinue and abolish a township organization within a coterminous village. Upon ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities of a village described under Section 27-5(b) of this Article, the corporate authorities shall certify and cause to be submitted to the voters of the village, at the next election or consolidated election, a proposition to discontinue and abolish the township organization and to transfer all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of the township organization to the coterminous village.

    Introduces a new section allowing for a referendum to discontinue township organization within coterminous villages.

  • 60 ILCS 1/27-15

    If a majority of the votes of the township cast are in favor → If a majority of the votes of the township or village cast are in favor

    Expands the voting requirement to include votes from the village for the proposition concerning discontinuance.

  • 60 ILCS 1/27-15

    under Section 27-5(a) of this Article → under Section 27-5(a) of this Article, all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of the township shall by operation of law vest in and be assumed by the coterminous municipality.

    Adds detail on the transition of rights and responsibilities for townships discontinued under the original criteria.

  • 60 ILCS 1/27-15

    For a township that is discontinued and abolished under Section 27-5(b), 180 days after the passage of the referendum all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of the township shall by operation of law vest in and be assumed by the coterminous village, and the township shall cease and the terms of any then serving officials, elected or appointed, shall end.

    Specifies the transition timeline and process for townships discontinued under the new criteria.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Remains in Counties & Townships Committee

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Counties & Townships Committee; by Voice Vote

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Drury

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Derrick Smith

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Morrison

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David McSweeney

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  29. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  30. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  31. Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly Burke

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  38. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling

  39. Referred to Rules Committee

  40. First Reading

  41. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4425 do?
Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township that: (1) is within a coterminous, or substantially coterminous, village; (2) is located within a county with a population of 3 million or more; and (3) contains a territory of more than 2 and less than 3 square miles shall be eligible to discontinue and abolish a township organization within a coterminous municipality. Amends the Public Health District Act. Provides that the coterminous municipality that assumes the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of a discontinued coterminous township shall have the municipality's Council members or corporate authorities serve as the board of health for the public health district under the Act.
Who sponsors HB 4425?
HB 4425 is sponsored by Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4425?
This bill died with 98th 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 4425?
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