SB 1300 Illinois Senate · 95th Regular Session

ZONING-WIND FARMS

Summary
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.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2007
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Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Jan 13, 2009
Senate · Failed
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Feb 9, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
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Dale A. Righter
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