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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 6421         </title>
<shortdesc>SCH DIST-MUNICIPAL-ZONING</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Carol Sente</sponsors>
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<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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<reference>65 ILCS 5/11-13-21 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>105 ILCS 5/10-22.13a</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that municipalities may regulate land owned or leased by school districts within their zoning jurisdiction. Provides that municipalities shall not deny or attach unreasonable conditions to a zoning permit that would frustrate a school board's ability to provide educational services and shall defer to the school district on aesthetic and exterior design matters. Contains provisions concerning the zoning application and review process. Requires that a majority of corporate authorities shall make a final administrative decision within 90 days of filing an initial zoning application and that written notice shall be provided to the school board. Provides that if the municipality fails to reach a final decision within 90 days, the zoning application shall be deemed approved. Provides that the 90-day requirement shall not apply to municipalities that require a super-majority to act on zoning-related matters. Provides that the municipality and school board may mutually agree to extend the time period beyond 90 days. Preempts home rule. Amends the School Code. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
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<statusdate>3/11/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Sente</action>
<statusdate>4/4/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>4/4/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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