SB1856

TWP MEETING-ADVISORY QUESTIONS

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

SB1856 amends the Township Code to allow advisory questions on statutory township duties at annual meetings.

SB1856 amends the Township Code to allow any group of registered voters to request an advisory question of public policy pertaining to the statutory duties of townships. The advisory question must be included on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled election if approved by the majority of electors present at the annual meeting. The township board must certify the question to the proper election officials for submission in accordance with the general election law.

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Assignments Committee
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History

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

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

May 23, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025