House Sponsors: SILVA, GILES AND TURNER,ART. Short description: U OF I-CHI CAMPUS-PUB HEARINGS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the University of Illinois Act. Requires the Board of Trustees to hold public hearings on the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois before acquiring an interest in land, buildings, or facilities in a described area on or adjacent to that Chicago campus and before entering into any contract or agreement for the sale, lease, or development of or the construction or removal of improvements on such land, buildings, or facilities. Prescribes the type of notice required to be given of each public hearing. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE The estimated cost to the University would be $12,795. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 853 fails to meet the definition of a mandate under the State Mandates Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status