HB 5852

Abstract

Creates the O'Hare Transformation Act. Provides the findings and purposes for the creation of the Act. Defines terms. Provides that no airport property may be subject to taking by condemnation or otherwise by any unit of local government other than any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this State. Provides that airport property shall not be subject to the laws of any unit of local government unless provided by ordinance of the City of Chicago. Provides that all City contracts for the O'Hare Transformation Program shall be subject to all applicable ordinances of the City and statutes of the State. Creates an advisory committee of 14 members to monitor, review, and report the utilization of minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises during the O'Hare Transformation project. Preempts home rule powers with respect to the regulation and supervision of the City's implementation of the O'Hare Transformation Program. Repeals the O'Hare Modernization Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Act, the Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act, the Property Tax Code, the Local Government Facility Lease Act, the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act, the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Vital Records Act, the Illinois Aeronautics Act, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Eminent Domain Act, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Effective immediately.