House Sponsors: HUGHES. Short description: DISCONTINUE TWSHP-PUBLIC AID Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Township Code. Provides that township organization shall cease in the county as of the date a county board is next elected or 18 months after the referendum, whichever is later (now as soon as a county board is elected and qualified). Provides that the county shall assume, exercise, and perform those powers and duties mandated by law and formerly exercised and performed by the townships. Provides that the county shall assume all assets and liabilities of the townships. Amends the Public Aid Code. Provides that in counties in which township organization is discontinued, the county board may levy a tax for general assistance purposes. Sets the amount of the levy. Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. In the definitions of "aggregate extension" excludes extensions made for general assistance purposes under the Public Aid Code for the first year after discontinuance of township organization. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that road districts in existence immediately before the referendum to discontinue township organization shall be continued. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status