Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 405/35

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
     All districts created and in being under this Act at the time this amendatory Act of 1961 takes effect shall be known as Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Any action or proceeding had or commenced at such time may be continued without amendment of such action or proceeding, and any contract, indebtedness, claim, demand, right or regulation shall not be affected by this amendatory Act.