House Sponsors: TURNER,JOHN. Senate Sponsors: ROSKAM Short description: CIV PRO-MINERAL RIGHTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the ownership of an interest in the surface of lands by a co-owner of an interest in minerals underlying the surface does not prevent partition of the mineral estate. Provides that the amendatory Act is a declaration of existing law. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 765 ILCS 510/1 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4401 765 ILCS 510/2 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4402 Amends the Mineral Lease Release of Record Act. Provides that the Act applies to oil and gas leases rather than just coal leases. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the amendatory Act may not be construed to allow an owner of a mineral interest in coal to mine and remove the coal by the surface method of mining without first obtaining the consent of all of the owners of the surface to the mining and removal of coal by the surface method of mining. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0379 Last action date: AUG-16-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status