House Sponsors: REITZ-CURRIE-NOVAK-HOLBROOK-BOST, HOFFMAN, HANNIG, FORBY, FOWLER AND SMITH,MICHAEL. Short description: CLEAN AIR & COAL DEVELPMNT ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Clean Air and Coal Development Act. Contains a short title only. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 1105/8 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7408 20 ILCS 1110/2 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4102 30 ILCS 330/2 from Ch. 127, par. 652 30 ILCS 330/7 from Ch. 127, par. 657 30 ILCS 330/13 from Ch. 127, par. 663 Deletes everything. Creates the Illinois Coal Mining and Electric Generation Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to encourage increased electric generation capacity to meet the future needs for electricity in Illinois by providing partial financing for the construction of new electric generating facilities that are sited adjacent to coal mines and burn Illinois coal. Amends the Energy Conservation and Coal Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Coal Development Board must provide advice and make recommendations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs concerning new power generation. Amends the Illinois Coal and Energy Development Bond Act to provide that, as used in the Act, "coal" or "coal resources" includes the generation of electricity. Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Increases the State's bond authorization by $500,000,000, making a commensurate increase in the provisions concerning coal and energy development. Provides that the $500,000,000 authorization is for the specific purpose of partially financing new coal burning electric generating facility projects using Illinois coal and sited adjacent to an Illinois coal mine. Provides that proceeds from the sale of bonds for the purpose of development of coal and alternative forms of energy shall include funding for the use and operation of new electric generating plants and industrial facilities. Effective July 1, 2001. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status