CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

Session: 104th General Assembly
Year: 2025
Bill #: SB1347
Category: Elections
Position: Under Review
Mandate?
Revenue Loss?
Authority Preemption?

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Summary as Introduced

Creates the Citizens Empowerment Act. Provides that electors may petition for a referendum at the next general election to dissolve a unit of local government. Sets forth the requirements for the petition, together with the form and requirements for the ballot referendum. Provides for the transfer of all real and personal property and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving unit of local government to the receiving unit of local government. Amends the Election Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.



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