House Sponsors: YOUNGE. Senate Sponsors: CLAYBORNE Short description: EAST ST LOUIS DEVELOPMENT ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Re-enacts the provisions of the East St. Louis Area Development Act as the East St. Louis Area Development Act of 2000. Also creates a demonstration enterprise zone in the East St. Louis area. Provides that the East St. Louis Area Development Authority shall exercise authority over the zone regarding specified matters. Provides for operation of the zone and for the creation of an Enterprise Zone Assistance Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Enterprise Zone Assistance Fund. Effective immediately. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 3968 contains language stating that the East St. Louis Area Development Authority shall not exercise its powers within: the boundaries of any municipality or within the boundaries of any territory over which a municipality has jurisdiction, unless approved by the mayor or village presi- dent; the boundaries of any unincorporated area of a township, unless approved by the township supervisor. Therefore, in the opinion of DCCA, HB 3968 does not pre-empt home rule authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status