Illinois § 20-30

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-30, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20-30.

Existing bond issue or special tax levy. (a) An existing bond issue shall not be affected by a merger of districts, but shall continue in full force and effect, and a special tax supporting the existing bond issue shall continue to be levied upon the residents of the district originally approving the bond issue. (b) The merger shall not affect the levy of any other special tax under Article 35. The levy shall continue in full force and effect, and the special taxes shall continue to be levied upon the residents of the district originally authorizing the special taxes. (c) Residents of the other district or districts involved in the merger shall not be specially taxed in these instances unless the special taxes are first approved by the voters in the same manner as in the case of the original voter approval, as provided in Article 35. (Source: P.A. 87-1277.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20-30

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-30 cover?

Section 20-30 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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