Here’s a run down on key planning legislation, which were up for
consideration at the end of the 94th General Assembly
session. Bills supported by IL-APA that passed include:
SB 2290 –
Illinois Comprehensive Housing Planning Act – Calls for state
departments to work with the Illinois Housing Development Authority
and municipalities to make sure state and local plans and dollars are
efficiently connected to spur the preservation and creation of
affordable, workforce housing. By passing the Comprehensive Housing
Planning Act, the state will continue its momentum to link state
spending in key areas such as economic development, transportation and
human services to support affordable housing. This bill was
supported by IL-APA. It was signed by the Governor on June 30; as
Public Act 94-0965.
SB 2885 – Locations Matter Bill – provides incentives for employers
to consider and invest in housing options for the local workforce.
This effort represents just one example of how the Comprehensive
Housing Planning Act would align state spending. This legislation
would allow the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
to make the most efficient use of limited state funds while assisting
businesses investing in workforce stability – such as
employer-assisted housing or transit programs. This bill was
supported by IL-APA. It was signed by the Governor on June 30; as
Public Act 94-0966.
SB 94 – Zoning Decisions – This bill amends the Illinois Municipal
Code and effectively reverse the Illinois Supreme Court’s assertion,
in the Klaeren decision, which stated zoning actions were
administrative. This bill was strongly supported by IL-APA. It
was signed by the Governor on July 14; as Public Act 94-1027.
Unfortunately, we have all heard that…
SB 3086, the Eminent Domain Bill, passed. This bill was
strongly opposed by IL-APA. It was signed by the Governor on July 28;
as Public Act 94-1055. IL-APA contends that changes to the
State’s eminent domain legislation were unnecessary. Since the
effective date of these changes isn’t until January, 2007, there may
still be time to work on additional modifications to the legislation
next year.
Contact your legislators and let them know how this change
affects you!
