2021 House Bill 4788

Authorize village term limits

Introduced in the House

May 5, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-110)

To authorize voter initiatives to place term limits on elected officials of “general law” villages. A petition signed by 10% of registered voters would place a measure on the local ballot limiting future elected officials to four two-year terms or two four-year terms.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

June 22, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 21, 2021

Passed in the House 59 to 49 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections