SB 2311 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN

Summary
Amends the Flood Control Act of 1945. Requires, not later than July 1, 2026 and before the end of each successive 5-year period after that date, the Department of Natural Resources to prepare and adopt a comprehensive State flood. Provides that the State flood plan must: (1) provide for orderly preparation for and response to flood conditions to protect against the loss of life and property; (2) be a guide to State and local flood control policy; and (3) contribute to water development where possible. Provides that the Department shall adopt guidance principles for the State flood plan that reflect the public interest of the entire State. Requires the Department to: (1) designate flood planning regions corresponding to each river basin; (2) provide technical and financial assistance to the flood planning groups; and (3) adopt guidance principles for the regional flood plans, including procedures for amending adopted plans. Requires the Department to prepare and adopt a plan describing the repair and maintenance needs of flood control dams and prepare and adopt a new plan before the end of the 10th year following the adoption of a plan. Creates the State Flood Plan Implementation Advisory Committee to review the overall operation, function, and structure of the State flood plan and rules adopted by the Department to implement the State flood plan.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025
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May 9, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Mar 20, 2025
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Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000
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Mar 4, 2025
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Assigned to Environment and Conservation
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Feb 7, 2025
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Referred to Assignments
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