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 Bill Status of SB1300  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  ZONING-WIND FARMS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Dale A. Righter

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/5-12020 new
65 ILCS 5/11-13-26 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may establish standards for wind farms and electric-generating wind devices in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality. Provides that a county may regulate the siting of wind farms and electric-generating wind devices. Provides that a municipality may not regulate zoning with respect to wind farms and electric-generating wind devices except within its zoning jurisdiction. Authorizes test wind towers for up to 3 years. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter
  2/9/2007SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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