Environment

passed · Illinois · House May 14, 2026

HR 902: CONGRATS-INPC/PINE ROCK

Congratulates the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and Northern Illinois University on the 60th anniversary of the dedication of Pine Rock Nature Preserve. Commends the organizations' ongoing commitment to conservation, education.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly commends conservation efforts and celebrates a nature preserve, aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 5790: $ IL SOIL CONSERVATION ACT

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Partners for Conservation Fund to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M to fund soil and water conservation grants, directly increasing state budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds Soil and Water Conservation Districts, directly supporting environmental protection and natural resource conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 13, 2026

SR 792: CONGRATS-GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS

Congratulates Grand Prairie Friends on the 50th anniversary of Prospect Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly commends a nature preserve for conservation and stewardship, aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5752: $AGRIC-ALT-PROTEIN-RESEARCH

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the expansion of biomanufacturing and alternative protein research and development at the University's integrated bioprocessing research laboratory. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $1M to fund biomanufacturing research, directly strengthening state investment in public programs.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds biomanufacturing and alternative protein research, which reduces reliance on fossil fuels and advances clean energy infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunding alternative protein research promotes sustainable food production and reduces environmental impact from traditional livestock farming.75% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 4194: $DCEO-CLEAN ENERGY JOBS

Appropriates the amount of $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund for costs associated with contingent and operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M to fund clean energy jobs and operational expenses, directly increasing state budget allocation for a public program.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly supporting clean energy initiatives and infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly supporting clean energy initiatives and environmental protection goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Renewable Energy

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in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 5748: $DCEO-CLEAN ENERGY JOBS

Appropriates the amount of $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, for a grant to the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund for costs associated with contingent and operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M to fund Clean Energy Jobs and Justice operational expenses, directly advancing fiscal management and funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates $1M to fund the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly advancing clean energy initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly advancing clean energy initiatives and environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Renewable Energy

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 829: MARCH4WATER MONTH

Declares March of 2026 to be March4Water Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages all Illinoisans to participate in activities and programs during March4Water Month to promote awareness, education, and actions that prioritize water as a vital resource for the state's future.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes water conservation and awareness, aligning with environmental protection goals.75% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 4193: FARMER TAX BENEFIT ACT

Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2027, landowners may apply to the Department for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Specifies that the total aggregate amount of tax credits issued under the Act in any State fiscal year shall not exceed $7,500,000. Further provides that the amount of the credit that may be claimed by a landowner for any single qualified donation shall not exceed $500,000. Contains additional provisions concerning allocation of the credit by the Department of Natural Resources and other powers of the Department of Natural Resources, allowable credit use, the Illinois Land Protection Tax Credit, legislative findings, and other related matters. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for farmers, providing direct fiscal relief and encouraging land conservation through government incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes land conservation through tax credits for donating land protection agreements or fee simple interests, directly supporting environmental protection and natural resource conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 5, 2026

AM 1040448: APPOINT-MICHELLE GIBSON

This bill nominates Michelle Gibson to serve as a member of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, a state agency responsible for regulating environmental standards and pollution control. The appointment process requires Senate confirmation, with the nomination having been received by Senator Laura M. Murphy and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee on March 5, 2026. If confirmed, Gibson would join other board members in overseeing environmental policies and enforcement actions within Illinois. The legislation is a standard appointment measure that does not alter existing laws or regulations but changes the composition of the regulatory board.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appoints member to Pollution Control Board, which regulates environmental standards and pollution control, directly supporting environmental protection efforts.85% confidence

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passed · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HR 748: REPLACE-FOAM WITH SOYFOAM

Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current foams with the non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly SoyFoam.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes environmentally friendly SoyFoam as replacement for current foams, explicitly mentioning non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly properties, indicating support for environmental protection.85% confidence

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