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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may designate a business that intends to establish a new wind power facility or a utility-scale solar facility as a high impact business only if the municipality in which the facility will be located (or the county in which the facility will be located, if the facility will be located in an unincorporated area of the county) approves, in writing, the designation of the business as a high impact business. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Prevailing Wage Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act to require that any municipality or county where a new wind power facility or a utility-scale solar facility will be located must approve, in writing, the designation of the business as a "High Impact Business" before the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity can grant that designation. A "High Impact Business" is a business that makes significant investments and creates or retains a substantial number of jobs, and this designation allows businesses to qualify for various tax credits and exemptions. The bill also makes conforming changes to the Prevailing Wage Act, which ensures that workers on certain public works projects are paid a fair wage, to align with these changes regarding wind and solar facilities.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/03/2026)
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