SOUTHERN IL ECON DEV AUTHORITY House SponsorsRep. John E. Bradley and Brandon W. Phelps 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Creates the Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority in Franklin, Perry, Randolph, Jackson, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Alexander, Pulaski, and Massac Counties in order to promote economic development within those counties. Contains provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Authority. Allows the Authority to acquire, own, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of interests in real property and to issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness for certain purposes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000,000. Provides that the Authority shall be governed by a 21-member board. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. 1/27/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley 1/27/2006HouseFirst Reading 1/27/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/6/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die