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 Bill Status of HB1612  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  COUNTY-MUNI-GARDENING ZONING

House Sponsors
Rep. Allen Skillicorn, Maurice A. West, II and Karina Villa

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/5-12022 new
65 ILCS 5/11-13-28 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that county or municipality may not prohibit a private homeowner from gardening on his or her property. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Allen Skillicorn
  2/1/2019HouseFirst Reading
  2/1/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/13/2019HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee
  2/26/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  2/27/2019HouseTo Local Government Subcommittee
  3/29/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  8/2/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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