House Sponsors: MOORE-SLONE. Short description: COUNTIES-LAND USE COUNCIL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Regional Planning Commission Act and the Counties Code. Authorizes a county board to establish an intergovernmental cooperation council, composed of county and municipal representatives, to develop and recommend various plans for the coordination of land use, transportation, and infrastructure. The council may also (i) serve as the county's regional planning commission, (ii) recommend future municipal boundaries, and (iii) recommend an intergovernmental review process for land use, and a voluntary, non-binding resolution process for intergovernmental disputes over land use. Provides that a county board that has established a council that has adopted certain plans and procedures may impose taxes and fees beyond the statutory limits, the excess to be used for capital improvements. Provides that a unit of local government in a county that has established a council and has met other qualifications shall be given priority for State grants and State programs. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status