COAL MINING-APPEAL HEARINGS House SponsorsRep. Brandon W. Phelps 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 720/2.11from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7902.11 Amends the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act. Provides that an applicant or any person with an interest that is or may be adversely affected may request a hearing on the reasons for the final determination on the permit application. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall hold a hearing within 30 days after the request unless a prehearing conference is requested. Provides that no person who presides at a public comment hearing shall preside at a hearing or participate in the decision at the hearing. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. 2/14/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 2/15/2012HouseFirst Reading 2/15/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2012HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/6/2012HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 015-000-000 3/7/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2012HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/30/2012HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die