HB 1859 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

FINANCE-BROADBAND

Summary
Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Authorizes the Illinois Finance Authority to issue bonds and to guarantee loans to finance broadband projects in the State. Sets forth the powers of the Authority with respect to broadband financing. Sets forth requirements for State guarantees of broadband financing. Requires monetary transfers and continuing appropriations to funds of the Authority for broadband financing purposes. Provides that bonds for broadband financing may be moral obligations of the State. Provides that the exercise of powers of the Authority under these provisions is exempt from certain State taxation. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 23, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 27, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Feb 23, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Kurt M. Granberg
DDemocratic
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