CNTY CD-TOWNSHIP DISCONNECT Senate SponsorsSen. Matt Murphy 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 55 ILCS 5/1-3012 newAmends 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. 2/19/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Matt Murphy 2/19/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/19/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 3/4/2009SenateAssigned to Executive 3/12/2009SenateTo Executive Subcommittee on State And Local Government 3/13/2009SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 3, 2009 3/26/2009SenatePostponed - Executive; Subcommittee on State and Local Governments 4/3/2009SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die