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IL HB3184

IL HB3184
GOVT DISCLOSURE-EMINENT DOMAIN


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act. Authorizes an authorized representative to sign the disclosure required under the Act before any contract relating to the ownership or use of real property is entered into by the State or a unit of local government disclosing the interest of an owner or beneficiary in the real property. Authorizes disclosure by providing a copy of a proxy statement or other official corporate document filed with the federal Securities Exchange Commission or similar federal regulatory body within the previous calendar year disclosing the overall ownership of the limited liability company, corporation, or general partnership. Removes the requirement for additional disclosure for contracts for the ownership or use of real property for highway purposes by the Department of Transportation for any entity that is wholly or partially owned by another entity. Amends the Eminent Domain Act. Allows a party authorized to take property to file a complaint in circuit court if the owner is unable or unwilling to provide documentation required by the acquiring party to obtain sufficient title to the property, consummate the transaction, or comply with all legal requirements for the transaction. Eliminates the requirement that the Illinois Department of Transportation obtain Illinois Commerce Commission approval before bringing an action to acquire property needed for highway projects owned by utilities and railroads. Allows notice to property owners to be sent by entities other than the United States Postal Service if a company provides the same function as certified mail with return receipt. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends two existing Illinois laws to modify disclosure requirements and eminent domain procedures. In the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, the bill allows an authorized representative to sign property ownership disclosure documents and permits companies to satisfy disclosure requirements by providing a proxy statement or corporate document filed with federal regulators within the previous calendar year. For the Eminent Domain Act, the bill expands the circumstances under which an entity can file a court complaint to acquire property, specifically when a property owner is unable or unwilling to provide necessary documentation. The bill eliminates the requirement for the Illinois Department of Transportation to obtain Illinois Commerce Commission approval before acquiring certain utility and railroad properties for highway projects. Additionally, the bill allows property owners to be notified by entities other than the United States Postal Service, as long as they provide a service equivalent to certified mail with return receipt. These changes aim to streamline property ownership disclosure and eminent domain processes, making them more flexible and efficient for government agencies and property owners.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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