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SB 2494 Illinois Senate · 100th Regular Session

AIRPORTS-ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Summary
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, with the assistance of the Department of Transportation, to conduct a study describing the environmental and human health impacts caused by runways and air traffic at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Requires the Agency, when conducting this study, to pay particular attention to the impact of air pollution, noise pollution, the emission of gases and fluids by aircraft, and similar factors on the quality of life, health, and property values of persons who live adjacent to the flight paths used by Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Requires the Agency, with the Department's assistance, to monitor noise levels experienced in 2019 and 2020. Requires the Department to assist with the study. Requires the Agency to deliver a written report of its findings to the General Assembly by no later than October 31, 2020. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2018 Last action Jan 9, 2019
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Committee
7
May 31, 2018
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 17, 2018
Upper · Passed
To Subcommittee on Special Issues (TR)
upper
May 9, 2018
Committee
Re-assigned to Transportation
upper
May 3, 2018
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 13, 2018
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 27, 2018
upper
Feb 7, 2018
Committee
Assigned to Transportation
upper
Jan 31, 2018
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
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