The bill amends the Home Rule Village Act of 1909 by introducing a new section (2b) that clarifies the annexation process for villages. Key updates include a requirement for a petition to initiate the incorporation, detachment, or consolidation of villages, which must now be signed by at least 1% of the affected population, with a minimum of 100 signatures. The bill also allows summer resort associations that have existed for two consecutive years and have at least 30 legal voters to incorporate as villages. Additionally, it outlines the procedures for conducting a census in the affected areas and establishes the powers and duties of the commission overseeing annexation petitions.

The bill further specifies guidelines for initiating annexation, including the need for a petition from landowners or a resolution from the village's governing body. It states that if the proposed annexation area has 100 or fewer residents, the commission's order is not subject to a referendum, while a referendum may be requested for areas with more than 100 residents if a valid petition is filed. The bill also repeals Section 5a of the Home Rule Village Act and includes a provision that the amendments will not take effect unless certain related legislative bills are enacted, ensuring a coordinated legislative process.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 78.2, 78.5