UTILITIES-SYNTHETIC NATURL GAS House SponsorsRep. Arthur L. Turner 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 220 ILCS 5/9-220from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 9-220 Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that any gas utility may enter into a contract for up to 20 years of supply with any company for the purchase of synthetic natural gas (rather than a 20-year supply contract with any company for synthetic natural gas) produced from coal through the gasification process if the company has commenced construction of a coal gasification facility by July 1, 2009 (rather than July 1, 2008). Makes changes in factors used to determine whether the cost for synthetic natural gas is reasonable and prudent. Effective immediately. 2/14/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Arthur L. Turner 2/14/2008HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die