Illinois SB2979 prohibits counties and municipalities from banning natural gas in new construction without a referendum.
Illinois SB2979 amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to prevent counties and municipalities from enacting regulations that prohibit or effectively prohibit the use of natural gas in new construction. It mandates that any such regulation must be approved through a referendum. The bill also limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers by these local governments, aligning with the Illinois Constitution.
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