Bill Title: Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes the county board or board of county commissioners of any county to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of the facilities of a telecommunications carrier as provided in the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. In provisions concerning the design of a facility, provides that a telecommunications carrier or AM broadcast station shall abide by (now, consider) the specified guidelines. Removes provisions concerning the placement of a facility, review of permits, improvements and equipment, public hearings, and decisions regarding a facility. Further provides that a permit applicant shall provide performance and restoration assurances for facility removal and site restoration in the event of permanent cessation of use or abandonment. Sets rules concerning the assurances. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [SB2895 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Amended	2012-03-26	HTML/Text	Link	View
Amended	2012-03-01	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2012-02-01	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois SB2895

Supplemental Documents

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