HB 3017

Abstract

Amends the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act. Modifies requirements concerning the Office of Business Permits and Regulatory Assistance. Provides that the Office shall implement reforms to improve interagency coordination and encourage expeditious permit issuance. Provides that the Office shall use information technology tools to track project schedules and metrics in order to improve transparency and accountability of the permitting process, reduce uncertainty and delays, and reduce costs and risks to taxpayers. Defines terms. Makes other changes. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 608/7 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Provides that provisions of the introduced bill apply only to certain covered projects. Removes provisions concerning consolidation of programs. Makes technical corrections. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Provides that provisions of the introduced bill apply only to certain covered projects. In provisions concerning an online transparency tool, provides that certain information shall be provided to the Office of Business Permits and Regulatory Assistance by State agencies. Provides that various provisions of the introduced bill are subject to appropriation. Removes provisions concerning consolidation of programs. Makes technical corrections.