Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4091 — EMINENT DOMAIN-PUBLIC USE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Requires all takings under the power of eminent domain to be for a "qualified public use". Provides that it is a "qualified public use" to exercise the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of property for public ownership and control. Prohibits the exercise of the power of eminent domain for private ownership or control, including for economic development, unless it is specifically and expressly authorized by law by the General Assembly. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  4. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jim Durkin

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Churchill

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger Jenisch

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Renee Kosel

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner

  31. Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  32. Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock

  33. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson

  34. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  35. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell

  36. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  37. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eileen Lyons

Sponsors

  • Jim Durkin · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jim Durkin

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4091 do?
Amends the Statute on Statutes. Requires all takings under the power of eminent domain to be for a "qualified public use". Provides that it is a "qualified public use" to exercise the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of property for public ownership and control. Prohibits the exercise of the power of eminent domain for private ownership or control, including for economic development, unless it is specifically and expressly authorized by law by the General Assembly. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 4091?
HB 4091 is sponsored by Jim Durkin.
What is the current status of HB 4091?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 4091?
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