HB 5299 Illinois House · 100th Regular Session

EPA-ENFORCEMENT

Summary
Amends the Enforcement Title of the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall cause investigations to be made as a result of the Agency's own investigation or knowledge. Provides that in all cases in which an alleged violation may have a continuing effect on the environment, the Agency shall promptly notify the Attorney General and the State's Attorney for the county in which the alleged violation is occurring. Provides that in all cases the Agency shall refer to the Attorney General and the State's Attorney of the county in which the alleged violation occurred information regarding the violation if a violation is continuing to occur or a penalty for past violations may be appropriate. Makes corresponding and other changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2018
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Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2018 Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Jan 8, 2019
House · Failed
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Feb 16, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Christian L. Mitchell
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