COAL MINING - PRIME FARMLANDS Senate SponsorsSen. John O. Jones 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 720/3.07from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.07Amends the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act. Provides that in the case of mined lands that are reclaimed and put back in agricultural production upon completion of mining activities, mine operators must reimburse landowners and tenants for any real production losses and increases in cost of federal crop insurance due to the subsidence. Sets out requirements for landowners and tenants in order to prove production losses warranting reimbursement. Effective January 1, 2010. 2/6/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John O. Jones 2/6/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2009SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation 3/11/2009SenateTo Agriculture and Conservation Subcommittee on Coal Mining 3/13/2009SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die