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IL HB0933
Bill
Status
1/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
David McSweeney
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AI Summary
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Limits local libraries to possessing securities or financial assets no greater than 200% of their total revenue in any fiscal year; libraries exceeding this threshold must reduce property tax levies within one year to comply.
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Requires voter referendum approval for capital improvement projects where at least 50% of projected costs are funded by the library's securities or financial assets and the project will impose additional operating costs.
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Mandates local libraries disclose their securities and financial assets on their website when holdings exceed 50% of total revenue, with disclosure rules to be adopted by the State Librarian.
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Applies these restrictions and requirements to county libraries, public library districts, and village libraries through cross-references to the Illinois Local Library Act.
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Defines "financial asset," "security," and "total revenue" based on the Uniform Commercial Code and the preceding fiscal year's actual revenue.
Legislative Description
LIBRARIES-SECURITIES & ASSETS
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/29/2019