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IL HB5236
Bill
Status
Passed
8/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bost
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AI Summary
- Reduces the Jackson-Union Counties Regional Port District Board from 23 members to 7 members, effective upon the act taking effect
- Governor shall appoint 3 members (reduced from 4), Jackson County Board shall appoint 2 members, and Union County Board shall appoint 2 members
- Eliminates mayoral appointment authority; removes positions previously held by mayors of 16 municipalities including Grand Tower, Murphysboro, Carbondale, and Anna
- Changes quorum requirement from 12 members to 4 members and reduces vote threshold for ordinances and resolutions from 12 affirmative votes to 4, with veto override requiring 5 votes instead of 16
- Establishes staggered initial terms with some appointments expiring June 1, 2014 and others expiring June 1, 2015, followed by 3-year terms
Legislative Description
JACKSON-UNION PORT DIST-BD
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0996
8/17/2012
Committee Referrals
Local Government4/11/2012
Assignments3/26/2012
Counties & Townships3/6/2012
Rules2/8/2012
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