Susan Garrett
- Democratic
Amends the Statute on Statutes. Prohibits all takings under the power of eminent domain by the State or a unit of local government for private development unless the property is within an area that is a "blighted area" and the condemning authority has entered into a written agreement with a private person or entity that agrees to undertake a development project within the blighted area that specifically details the reasons for which the property or rights in the property are necessary for the success of the development project. Defines "private development". Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that in all eminent domain actions in which a property owner is displaced, the displacing entity must pay certain costs related to the relocation and displacement of the property owner's residence, business, or farm operation. Amends the Eminent Domain Article in the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that, in a condemnation proceeding in which the property has been designated by the condemning authority by ordinance as blighted, the condemning authority must demonstrate and prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the property is blighted property. Provides that the existence of an ordinance designating property as blighted is not prima facie evidence of blight. Provides that an ordinance designating property as "blighted property" shall not be presumed to be valid for purposes of the condemnation proceeding. Makes changes concerning the valuation of condemned property. Requires reimbursement of the property owner for certain relocation costs. Establishes guidelines for determining reasonable attorney's fees (i) if the court awards just compensation that exceeds the initial written offer of the condemning authority and (ii) if the court determines that the taking is not warranted. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Effective Date January 1, 2007
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1055
Governor Approved
Sent to the Governor
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
Passed Both Houses
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Susan Garrett
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Susan Garrett
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Susan Garrett
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02,03-May 2, 2006
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02,03
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 085-006-008
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. James D. Brosnahan
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 30, 2006
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 014-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 13, 2006
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg
Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 7, 2006
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. John E. Bradley
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
Arrived in House
Third Reading - Passed; 044-002-010
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Garrett
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen
Recalled to Second Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cheryl Axley
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Larry K. Bomke
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. George P. Shadid
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter
Second Reading
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward Petka
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale E. Risinger
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Peter J. Roskam
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 22, 2006
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 16, 2006
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-002-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Held in Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Peterson
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner
Assigned to Executive
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett
Referred to Rules
First Reading
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