House Sponsors: DART-ERWIN AND FANTIN. Short description: NE ILL PLAN COMM-LAND USE PLAN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Northeastern Illinois Planning Act. Provides that the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission shall develop a land use plan before developing a regional transportation plan. Requires transportation investments to serve land use goals and protect open spaces, wetlands, and floodplains. Requires transportation investments to emphasize maintenance of existing infrastructure. Provides that the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission shall be the metropolitan planning organization for purposes of Section 134 of the federal Highways Act. Requires the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission to succeed to all powers and duties currently performed by the Chicago Area Transportation Study. Provides that any moneys appropriated to the Department of Transportation for a metropolitan planning organization in northeastern Illinois shall be appropriated for the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status