Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	Senate	Session 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 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2007	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter
2/9/2007	Senate	First Reading
2/9/2007	Senate	Referred to Rules
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

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