Senate Sponsors: FARLEY. Short description: LAKE MICHIGAN PROTECTION AUTH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Lake Michigan Protection Authority to control the protection, development, and use of the water, shore, and bed of Lake Michigan; transfers to the Authority the powers and functions of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that relate to Lake Michigan; authorizes the Authority to assume, by rule, any power or function of a unit of local government that relates to Lake Michigan; authorizes the Authority to review and oversee the expenditure of public funds for the protection or development of the Lake, and the development of related policies and comprehensive plans. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the Rivers, Lakes and Streams Act, Level of Lake Michigan Act and Lake Michigan Shore Line Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status