Date	Chamber	Action
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

55 ILCS 5/5-12001.1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes the county board or board of county commissioners of any county to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of the facilities of a telecommunications carrier as provided in the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. In provisions concerning the design of a facility, provides that a telecommunications carrier or AM broadcast station shall abide by (now, consider) the specified guidelines. Removes provisions concerning the placement of a facility, review of permits, improvements and equipment, public hearings, and decisions regarding a facility. Further provides that a permit applicant shall provide performance and restoration assurances for facility removal and site restoration in the event of permanent cessation of use or abandonment. Sets rules concerning the assurances. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/25/2012	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
1/25/2012	House	First Reading
1/25/2012	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/17/2012	House	Assigned to Telecommunications
3/9/2012	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

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