CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 2/18/2026SenateTo Consolidation New Act10 ILCS 5/28-7from Ch. 46, par. 28-7Creates 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. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/18/2026SenateTo Consolidation 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026