House Sponsors: SLONE. Short description: GROWTH PLANNING ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Growth Planning Act. Requires each county, other than Cook County, to appoint a coordinating committee to recommend a growth plan for the county. Requires adoption of a growth plan approved by the coordinating committee by the county and by each municipality in the county. Provides for the resolution of disputes between counties and municipalities concerning the growth plan. Requires approval of the growth plan by the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Provides for the amendment of a growth plan after 3 years. Provides for judicial review of the plan. Requires the plan to include certain information concerning urban growth boundaries, planned growth areas, and rural areas. Requires that land use decisions in the county after the approval of the plan be consistent with the plan. Provides that counties with an approved growth plan may be awarded extra consideration by the Department for grants. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status