Senate Sponsors: REA-BOWLES-LUECHTEFELD. House Sponsors: BOST-REITZ-HOLBROOK Short description: COAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Energy Conservation and Coal Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Coal Development Board shall have 16 members (now 13) with a quorum of 9 (now 7). Adds to the board the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Business Development within the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and 4 legislators to be appointed by the legislative leaders to serve for the duration of that General Assembly. Deletes the provision that places the 2 co-chairpersons of the Citizens Council on Energy Resources on the board. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 1105/9 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7409 30 ILCS 330/13 from Ch. 127, par. 663 30 ILCS 730/4 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8204 30 ILCS 730/6 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8206 Deletes everything, restores the provisions deleted, and adds provisions that further amend the Energy Conservation and Coal De- velopment Act, the General Obligation Bond Act, and the Illinois Coal Technology Development Assistance Act. Transfer the powers of the Ill. Coal Development Board to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Provides that the Board shall be advisory only and provide advice and make recommendations to the Department concerning these powers. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0348 Last action date: 97-08-08 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status