Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 157 — PLAT ACT-SURVEY-EXCEPTIONS

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Summary

Amends the Plat Act. Provides that a county may require that a surveyor provide geodetic survey control values in connection with a subdivision plat. Provides that certain exceptions to the Act do not apply if they invalidate any local requirements applicable to the subdivision of land. Provides that an exception concerning the sale of a single lot of less than 5 acres from a larger tract does not apply if it involves any new streets or easements of access. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

78 added · 90 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 157 has made some changes regarding the requirements for monuments placed on surveyed land. Specifically, it clarifies that monuments must now be made of stone or reinforced concrete and must be set at specific points on the property, ensuring better accuracy and stability. This matters because it strengthens property boundary definitions, helping to prevent disputes and improve land management practices.

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093_SB0157 LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b AN ACT concerning plats.
SB157 Engrossed LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b AN ACT concerning plats.
The topographical and profile studies required hereunder may be prepared as a subsidiary study or studies separate from, but of the same scale and size as the subdivision plat, and shall be prepared in such a manner as -2- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b will permit the topographical study or studies to be used as overlays to the subdivision plat.
The topographical and profile studies required hereunder may be prepared as a subsidiary study or studies separate from, but of the same scale and size as the subdivision plat, and shall be prepared in such a manner as SB157 Engrossed -2- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b will permit the topographical study or studies to be used as overlays to the subdivision plat.
T___________i_______________________l____________ _____r______________________p_____________________e_____________ _____o_____________________u______________________n_____________ _____v_____________________e______________________._____________ _____o_____________________v_______________________S____________ _____i______________________z_____________________c_____________ _____e_____________________c______________________y_____________ _____i_____________________h______________________v_____________ _____v_______________________m____________________u_____________ _____y_____________________r______________________r_____________ _____a_____________________i______________________o_____________ _____v_____________________n__________________ These monuments -3- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b 2 of which must be of stone or reinforced concrete and must be set at the opposite extremities of the property platted, placed at all block corners, at each end of all curves, at the points where a curve changes its radius, and at all angle points in any line.
T___________i_______________________l____________ _____r______________________p_____________________e_____________ _____o_____________________u______________________n_____________ _____v_____________________e______________________._____________ _____o_____________________v_______________________S____________ _____i______________________z_____________________c_____________ _____e_____________________c______________________y_____________ _____i_____________________h______________________v_____________ _____v_____________________m______________________v_____________ _____a_____________________d______________________o_____________ _____a_____________________l______________________o_____________ _____e_____________________d________________________2___________ SB157 Engrossed -3- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b _____r_____________________o______________________y_____________ These monuments 2 of which must be of stone or reinforced concrete and must be set at the opposite extremities of the property platted, placed at all block corners, at each end of all curves, at the points where a curve changes its radius, and at all angle points in any line.
The division or subdivision of land into parcels or tracts of 5 acres or more in size which does not involve any new streets or easements of access ___ _r_____________________s______________________n_____________ _o_____________________p______________________b_____________ _a____- 2.
The division or subdivision of land into parcels or tracts of 5 acres or more in size which does not involve any new streets or easements of access.
The division of lots or blocks of less than 1 acre in any recorded subdivision which does not involve any new streets or easements of access a____p_____________ _h______________________d_______________________a___________ _e_____________________e______________________f_______- 3.
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The division of lots or blocks of less than 1 acre in any recorded subdivision which does not involve any new streets or easements of access.
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The conveyance of land owned by a railroad or -4- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b other public utility which does not involve any new streets or easements of access.
The conveyance of land owned by a railroad or other public utility which does not involve any new streets or easements of access.
The conveyance of land for highway or other public purposes or grants or conveyances relating to the dedication of land for public use or instruments relating to the vacation of land impressed with a public use.
The conveyance of land for highway or other public purposes or grants or conveyances relating to the SB157 Engrossed -4- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b dedication of land for public use or instruments relating to the vacation of land impressed with a public use.
The sale or exchange of parcels or tracts of land following the division into no more than 2 parts of a particular parcel or tract of land existing on July 17, 1959 and not involving any new streets or easements of access _______________a_____________________t_____________ _n_______________________r____________________a_____________ _u__________________.
The sale or exchange of parcels or tracts of land following the division into no more than 2 parts of a particular parcel or tract of land existing on July 17, 1959 and not involving any new streets or easements of access.
The sale of a single lot of less than 5 acres from a larger tract t__a______________________y_____________ _r_____________________e____ when a survey is made by an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor;
The sale of a single lot of less than 5 acres from a larger tract when a survey is made by an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor;
_o_____________________s______________________h_____________ _____t_______________________a_____________________s____________ -5- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b _____e_____________________a________________________t___________ _____s_____________________a______________________e_____________ _____i_____________________o___ (c) However, if a plat is made by an Illinois Registered Surveyor of any parcel or tract of land otherwise exempt from the plat provisions of this Act pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section, such plat shall be recorded.
(c) However, if a plat is made by an Illinois Registered Surveyor of any parcel or tract of land otherwise exempt from the plat provisions of this Act pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section, such plat shall be recorded.
84-373.) Section 99.
84-373.) SB157 Engrossed -5- LRB093 06360 DRJ 06479 b Section 99.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003

  6. Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 23, 2003

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brent Hassert

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Do Pass / Short Debate Local Government Committee; 016-000-000

  12. Assigned to Local Government Committee

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Brent Hassert

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  17. Arrived in House

  18. Third Reading - Passed; 051-000-001

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2003

  20. Second Reading

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 28, 2003

  22. Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 006-000-000

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Local Government

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  26. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

  27. Postponed - Local Government

  28. Assigned to Local Government

  29. Referred to Rules

  30. First Reading

  31. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

Sponsors

  • Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 51 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 45006
Democrat 6001
Republican 0001
Total 51008
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Not Voting
Lauzen — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Not Voting
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Obama — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Philip — Not Voting
Schoenberg — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Watson — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Geo-Karis — Not Voting
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Wojcik — Yea
Woolard — Yea
Luechtefeld — Not Voting
Radogno — Yea
Rauschenberger — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 157 do?
Amends the Plat Act. Provides that a county may require that a surveyor provide geodetic survey control values in connection with a subdivision plat. Provides that certain exceptions to the Act do not apply if they invalidate any local requirements applicable to the subdivision of land. Provides that an exception concerning the sale of a single lot of less than 5 acres from a larger tract does not apply if it involves any new streets or easements of access. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 157?
SB 157 is sponsored by Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson.
What is the current status of SB 157?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 157?
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