Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4274 — WHISTLEBLOWER-REFERENDUM POWER

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act. Adds entities that may elect to adopt a referendum to the definition of "State". Grants any school district, public community college district, municipality, municipal corporation, or unit of local government the authority to pass, by initiative petition and referendum, a binding ordinance authorizing the adoption of provisions of the Act. Sets out requirements for passing an initiative petition.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John A. Fritchey

Sponsors

  • John A. Fritchey · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • John A. Fritchey

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4274 do?
Amends the Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act. Adds entities that may elect to adopt a referendum to the definition of "State". Grants any school district, public community college district, municipality, municipal corporation, or unit of local government the authority to pass, by initiative petition and referendum, a binding ordinance authorizing the adoption of provisions of the Act. Sets out requirements for passing an initiative petition.
Who sponsors HB 4274?
HB 4274 is sponsored by John A. Fritchey.
What is the current status of HB 4274?
This bill died with 93rd 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 4274?
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