HJRCA0022Introduced in the House
CON AMEND-MUNICIPAL HOME RULE
Introduced by Anthony DeLuca, District 80
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposes to amend the Local Government Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a municipality may become a home rule unit by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the corporate authorities of the municipality (rather than by having a population of more than 25,000 or electing by referendum to become a home rule unit). Provides that a municipality that is a home rule unit may elect not to be a home rule unit by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the corporate authorities of the municipality (rather than by a referendum). Provides that a municipality that is a home rule unit on January 1, 2027 shall remain a home rule unit until the municipality elects not to be a home rule unit. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.
Where it stands
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
July 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Read in Full a First Time
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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