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IL HB1322

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Al Riley

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 8-4-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code to allow corporate authorities of non-home rule municipalities to authorize bond issuance without voter approval, effective upon enactment of this amendment.

  • Maintains existing requirement that home rule municipalities and all municipalities seeking to issue general obligation bonds must submit the question to electors for approval by majority vote.

  • Preserves authority for municipalities to issue specific bond types without voter approval, including refunding bonds, judgment bonds, special assessment anticipation bonds, and bonds authorized under various state laws.

  • Requires notice of any bond elections to include the bond issue amount, purpose, and maximum interest rate.

Legislative Description

MUNI CD-BOND AUTH REFERENDUM

Last Action

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Al Riley

3/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Cities & Villages2/14/2011
Rules2/9/2011

Full Bill Text

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