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IL HB0348
Bill
Status
8/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
David McSweeney
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AI Summary
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Allows townships in McHenry County to dissolve by voter referendum, with all property, assets, personnel, obligations, and liabilities transferring to McHenry County.
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Requires dissolution petitions to be filed 122 days before election, signed by either 5% of voters from the prior comparable election or 250 signatures, whichever is larger.
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Establishes that dissolved township funds and facilities must be used solely for the benefit of the former township's geographic area, with McHenry County capped at extending 90% of the prior township property tax levy.
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Permits municipalities within dissolved township boundaries to assume road district powers and responsibilities within 60 days of dissolution; if no municipality accepts, McHenry County retains those duties.
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Amends motor fuel tax distribution to route funds that would have gone to a dissolved McHenry County township to the county instead, except where municipalities assume road district responsibilities.
Legislative Description
MCHENRY TWP & DIST DISSOLUTION
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0230
8/9/2019