MUNI CD-NUISANCE LIENS House SponsorsRep. Kenneth Dunkin-Paul D. Froehlich Senate Sponsors(Sen. Dan Rutherford) 8/14/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0462 65 ILCS 5/11-20-7from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-765 ILCS 5/11-20-8from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-865 ILCS 5/11-20-12from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-1265 ILCS 5/11-20-13from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-1365 ILCS 5/11-20-15 new Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In Sections concerning the removal of nuisances by the corporate authorities of a municipality, provides for a uniform method of filing a lien to recover the costs of removing specified nuisances. Includes the removal costs of (i) cutting and removing neglected weeds, grass, trees, and bushes, (ii) controlling pests, (iii) removing infected trees, and (iv) removing garbage and debris. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Further amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds that the corporate authorities of a municipality must provide "reasonable notice" before abating specified nuisances. Removes from the definition of "lien cost" reasonable attorney fees. 2/19/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 2/19/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2009HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee 3/3/2009HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 009-000-000 3/4/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/5/2009HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 3/5/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 3/19/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 3/19/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 3/31/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/31/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 4/1/2009SenateArrive in Senate 4/1/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 2, 2009 4/1/2009SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford 4/2/2009SenateFirst Reading 4/2/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 4/22/2009SenateAssigned to Local Government 4/29/2009SenateDo Pass Local Government; 007-000-000 4/29/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2009 5/12/2009SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** May 18, 2009 5/19/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-001-000 5/19/2009HousePassed Both Houses 6/17/2009HouseSent to the Governor 8/14/2009HouseGovernor Approved 8/14/2009HouseEffective Date August 14, 2009 8/14/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0462