EPA-PILOT
Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires permitting and construction to commence prior to July 1, 2027 (rather than 2025) before a pilot project allowing for a pyrolysis or gasification facility is permitted for a locally zoned and approved site in either Will County or Grundy County. Makes a conforming change to language regarding repealing the provisions. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2023
Last action Mar 27, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2023
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 016-012-000
lower
Feb 7, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Feb 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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