HB5579

LOCAL REFERENDUM NEUTRALITY

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5579 establishes rules for local referendums, limiting public funds and resources for advocacy and designating official committees.

HB5579, the Local Referendum Neutrality and Taxpayer Protection Act, sets guidelines for local referendums in Illinois. It restricts public bodies from using public funds, facilities, or employee time for activities aimed at influencing voter support for or against a referendum. The bill mandates that voters can endorse only one committee for or against a referendum and prohibits individuals from participating in both a pro and an anti-referendum committee.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

Feb 13

House

First Reading