Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB1304      — LOCAL GOVT RECALL ELECTION

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Creates the Local Government Elected Official Recall Act. Provides that local officeholders who were elected during a general or consolidated election may be recalled under the Act. Establishes petition requirements for recall elections. Limits home rule powers.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1304      do?
Creates the Local Government Elected Official Recall Act. Provides that local officeholders who were elected during a general or consolidated election may be recalled under the Act. Establishes petition requirements for recall elections. Limits home rule powers.
Who sponsors HB1304     ?
HB1304      is sponsored by Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Terra Costa Howard (Democrat), and Tony M. McCombie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1304     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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