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Introduced
09/13/2022
09/13/2022
In Committee
11/16/2022
11/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends Section 3 of an Act in relation to conservation, approved December 24, 1992, Public Act 87-1243, as amended by Public Act 88-468. Changes a reference to the Department of Conservation to the Department of Natural Resources. Provides that notwithstanding any other provisions in the Act, the Dixon Park District is authorized to install and operate solar panels, to create all necessary ingress and egress, to construct any necessary connections to the electric grid, and to conduct any other necessary activities for the development and operation of a solar electric generation facility. Describes the property authorized for the location of the solar facility. Authorizes the Dixon Park District to develop and operate the solar facility subject to specified requirements. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing law to allow the Dixon Park District to install and operate a solar energy facility on a specified parcel of land. It authorizes the park district to create necessary infrastructure, connect to the electric grid, and conduct other activities for the development and operation of the solar facility. The bill outlines several conditions the park district must follow, including minimizing environmental impacts, consulting with the Department of Natural Resources, operating the facility in a pollinator-friendly manner, and removing the facility if it ceases to be used. The bill also requires the park district to execute an amended quitclaim deed to implement the new requirements before the solar facility authorization can take effect.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 11/16/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5805&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB5805.htm |
| Bill | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB5805.pdf |
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