Illinois HJRCA0022 amends the Illinois Constitution to allow municipalities to become home rule units through a vote of two-thirds of their corporate.

Illinois HJRCA0022 proposes an amendment to the Illinois Constitution, specifically altering the criteria for municipalities to become home rule units. Currently, municipalities must have a population of more than 25,000 to qualify as home rule units. This bill changes the requirement, allowing municipalities to become home rule units through a vote of at least two-thirds of their corporate authorities instead. Additionally, it specifies that a municipality that is a home rule unit on January 1, 2027, will remain so until it votes to opt-out.

Illinois HJRCA0022 amends the Illinois Constitution to allow municipalities to become home rule units through a vote of two-thirds of their corporate.

Illinois HJRCA0022 proposes an amendment to the Illinois Constitution, specifically altering the criteria for municipalities to become home rule units. Currently, municipalities must have a population of more than 25,000 to qualify as home rule units. This bill changes the requirement, allowing municipalities to become home rule units through a vote of at least two-thirds of their corporate authorities instead. Additionally, it specifies that a municipality that is a home rule unit on January 1, 2027, will remain so until it votes to opt-out.