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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Municipal Assistance and Permit Review Reform Act. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, each State agency that requires authorization or environmental review of municipal construction or public works projects shall develop a web portal to be posted on the agency's website for the purpose of enhancing review and promoting timely issuance of permits required. Specifies the information an agency must make available on its web portal. Provides that, if an applicant submits a completed permit application to an agency for a covered project in accordance with all applicable State and federal law and there is no final action by the agency, then (1) the application is automatically approved after 180 days if notice and opportunity for public hearing are not required by State or federal law; and (2) the application is automatically approved after 270 days if notice and opportunity for public hearing are required by State or federal law. Defines terms including "covered project". Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Municipal Assistance and Permit Review Reform Act, which aims to streamline and improve the state permitting process for municipal infrastructure and public works projects in Illinois. By January 1, 2027, each state agency that reviews municipal construction projects must develop a web portal on their website with clear guidance and checklists for permit applications, including electronic application forms that can be completed and submitted with electronic signatures. The bill introduces an automatic approval mechanism for permit applications: if a municipality submits a complete application that meets all state and federal requirements and the agency takes no final action, the application will be automatically approved after 180 days if no public hearing is required, or after 270 days if a public hearing is required. A "covered project" is specifically defined as any infrastructure or public works construction project by an Illinois municipality that needs state agency authorization or environmental review. The overall purpose is to make the permitting process more transparent, accessible, and efficient, reducing bureaucratic delays for municipal infrastructure development.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1629&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1629.htm |
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