HB 1147 makes it mandatory for county commissioners to hold a public hearing whenever someone proposes to reorganize, divide, or merge townships—currently the law only says they "may" hold such a hearing. The bill also clarifies that voters, township boards, or county commissioners themselves can trigger this process, and requires at least 20 days' notice in local newspapers before any hearing takes place.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 497
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 420
Signed by the President S.J. 361
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 374
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 329
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 13
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 13
Local Government Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 235
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 261
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 159
Joshua Klumb
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Roger Chase
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Local Government — Do Pass
Local Government — Do Pass