Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Failed 1 D cosponsors

HB 1777 — CLEAN COAL-FUTUREGEN

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. Died in session

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Clean Coal FutureGen for Illinois Act for the purpose of providing the FutureGen Alliance with adequate liability protection, land use rights, and permitting certainty to facilitate the siting of the FutureGen Project in Illinois. Contains provisions concerning transfer of title to sequestered gas and associated liabilities to the State; insurance and indemnification by the State for the Operator for certain liabilities; permits; land use, including condemnation powers; and economic incentives. Contains other provisions and a severability clause. Amends: the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law concerning financial assistance; the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act concerning high impact businesses; the Court of Claims Act and the State Lawsuit Immunity Act concerning jurisdiction; and the Eminent Domain Act concerning condemnation authority. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007

  4. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007

  5. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007

  6. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 013-000-000

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg

  11. Assigned to Executive Committee

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay C. Hoffman

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1777 do?
Creates the Clean Coal FutureGen for Illinois Act for the purpose of providing the FutureGen Alliance with adequate liability protection, land use rights, and permitting certainty to facilitate the siting of the FutureGen Project in Illinois. Contains provisions concerning transfer of title to sequestered gas and associated liabilities to the State; insurance and indemnification by the State for the Operator for certain liabilities; permits; land use, including condemnation powers; and economic incentives. Contains other provisions and a severability clause. Amends: the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law concerning financial assistance; the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act concerning high impact businesses; the Court of Claims Act and the State Lawsuit Immunity Act concerning jurisdiction; and the Eminent Domain Act concerning condemnation authority. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1777?
HB 1777 is sponsored by Jay Hoffman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1777?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1777?
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