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HB 4078 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

COUNTIES-WIND & SOLAR ENERGY

Summary
Amends the Counties Code. In provisions regarding commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill maintains pre-2023 county zoning for wind/solar facilities, preventing restrictive changes and facilitating renewable energy development by preserving existing local regulations.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves restrictions on wind/solar facilities, maintaining pre-2023 zoning to support renewable energy development per bill's intent.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jul 1, 2025 Last action Oct 15, 2025
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Adam Niemerg
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