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IL HB3766

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Thaddeus Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Municipal Code by adding Section 11-76-7 to regulate sales of municipal assets.

  • Requires city councils to conduct a public hearing before adopting any ordinance or resolution to sell rights to use or profit from municipal assets, including water resources.

  • Mandates a referendum approval by electors at the next election following the public hearing before the city council may finalize the sale.

  • Prohibits home rule municipalities from regulating asset sales in a manner inconsistent with this requirement, establishing it as a constitutional limitation on home rule powers.

Legislative Description

SALE OF RIGHTS TO MUNI ASSETS

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2021
Cities & Villages3/16/2021
Rules2/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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