SB3552Introduced in the Senate
CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT
Introduced by William Cunningham, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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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
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
To Consolidation
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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