Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

HB1449      — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  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 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Counties Code. Requires the county board in counties with a population of more than 100,000 to hire a county administrator. Provides that the county administrator shall advise, assist, act as agent for, and be responsible to the county board for the proper and efficient administration of the county.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  6. Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1449      do?
Amends the Counties Code. Requires the county board in counties with a population of more than 100,000 to hire a county administrator. Provides that the county administrator shall advise, assist, act as agent for, and be responsible to the county board for the proper and efficient administration of the county.
Who sponsors HB1449     ?
HB1449      is sponsored by Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), and Maura Hirschauer (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1449     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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