FENCE ACT-TIME LIMIT
Summary
Amends the Fence Act. Provides that if the fence viewers fail to decide within 60 (instead of 90) days after the matter was submitted to them, either the county board or the township board of trustees may assume jurisdiction of the matter and make a decision. If neither the county board nor the township board of trustees makes a decision thereon within 60 days after the expiration of such 60 (instead of 90)day period, either party may petition the circuit court to decide the matter.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2011
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2011
Last action Jan 8, 2013
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 17, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 23, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
Feb 17, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Jim Sacia
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 1951
Scope: IL
Hi! I can help you understand HB 1951. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline