CNTY CD-TOWNSHIP DISCONNECT House SponsorsRep. Suzanne Bassi-Fred Crespo 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 55 ILCS 5/1-3012 new Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in Cook County, one or more contiguous townships may be disconnected from the county and may form a new county. Provides that the disconnection must be approved by referendum. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately. 1/13/2009HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne Bassi 1/14/2009HouseFirst Reading 1/14/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/10/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 2/11/2009HouseAssigned to Counties & Townships Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die