The People's Ledger
← All Illinois bills

SB1347Introduced in the Senate

CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

Introduced

Introduced by Chris Balkema, District 53

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.

Official description

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.

Where it stands

To Consolidation

April 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

What do people think?

Citizen Voice

How would you vote on this bill?

An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.

One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  10. Assigned to Executive

  11. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  12. To Consolidation

Verify the information

Our commitment to neutrality

We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.