Senate Sponsors: SHADID-HAWKINSON. Short description: LIVESTK MNGT-WASTE HANDLG Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes counties to exercise zoning powers with respect to animal and poultry husbandry operations serving or designed to serve 1,000 or greater animal units as defined in the Livestock Management Facilities Act. Requires that a county's exercise of those powers be at least as restrictive as provided in the Livestock Management Facilities Act or in rules implementing that Act. Provides for a public hearing. Amends the Livestock Management Facilities Act. Provides that the provisions concerning livestock waste lagoons shall apply to all livestock waste handling facilities. Makes various changes in relation to: construction of facilities, reporting water releases, inspection of facilities, setbacks, and penalties. Prohibits construction of livestock management facilities or livestock waste handling facilities of 1,000 or greater animal units in (i) the the 100-year flood plain, (ii) any area with karst topography, and (iii) any area where the seasonal high water table is 5 feet or less below the bottom of the facility. Provides that owners or operators of facilities who are not residents of Illinois and who do not own the land on which the facility is located shall be jointly and severally liable for damages resulting from a spill at the facility. Effective June 1, 1998. 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