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IL HB0933

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

David McSweeney

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies these restrictions and requirements to county libraries, public library districts, and village libraries through cross-references to the Illinois Local Library Act.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2019
Property Tax2/14/2019
Revenue & Finance2/5/2019
Rules1/28/2019

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