STATUTES-EMINENT DOMAIN Senate SponsorsSen. Steven J. Rauschenberger-William E. Peterson-Chris Lauzen 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 70/10 newAmends the Statute on Statutes. Prohibits the exercise of eminent domain powers for economic development purposes. Provides that the State, units of local government, and school districts may exercise eminent domain powers only for public purposes. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately. 1/20/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steven J. Rauschenberger 1/20/2006SenateFirst Reading 1/20/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/20/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Peterson 1/20/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die