SHAWNEETOWN PORT DISTRICT Senate SponsorsSen. Gary Forby 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 70 ILCS 1850/2.22 new70 ILCS 1850/3from Ch. 19, par. 40370 ILCS 1850/4from Ch. 19, par. 40470 ILCS 1850/4.3 new70 ILCS 1850/5from Ch. 19, par. 405Amends the Shawneetown Regional Port District Act. Expands the territory of the District to include certain territory in Saline County and Williamson County. Provides that the District has the power to accept property singularly or jointly with other parties (now, the District has the power to accept property). Provides that the District may lease any of its real property, rights of way, or privileges to promote the development of port, harbor, and transportation facilities. Deletes a provision requiring that property leased by the District to others must no longer be required for the District's primary purpose. Limits the powers and duties of the Authority in Saline County and Williamson County to those that are necessary for the construction and operation of rail transportation facilities. Effective immediately. 2/7/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby 2/7/2007SenateFirst Reading 2/7/2007SenateReferred to Rules 2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Local Government 3/1/2007SenatePostponed - Local Government 3/7/2007SenatePostponed - Local Government 3/14/2007SenateHeld in Local Government 3/16/2007SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die