Environment

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2560: $EPA

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $538,365,638; Federal Funds $127,354,278; Total $665,719,916.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $665M to EPA for environmental protection programs, directly funding agency operations per fiscal year appropriations.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 2313: EV REBATE ACT-ADMINISTRATION

Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Authorizes rebates for electric vehicles that are electric motorcycles. Specifies that, for a purchaser to be eligible to receive a rebate under the Act, the purchaser must, among other things, apply for the rebate within 180 days (rather than 90 days) after purchase, during an open rebate cycle as identified by the Agency, and certify that the purchaser qualifies as low-income. Provides that amounts appropriated to and deposited into the Electric Vehicle Rebate Fund from the General Revenue Fund, or any other fund, (rather than only the General Revenue Fund) shall be distributed from the Electric Vehicle Rebate Fund to fund the electric vehicle rebate program established under the Act. Makes changes to definitions. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds EV rebates for low-income buyers via state appropriations, aligning with supporting lower-income fiscal relief through government spending.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands EV rebates to include electric motorcycles and adjusts eligibility to increase access, directly promoting clean energy vehicle adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands EV rebates to include electric motorcycles and adjusts eligibility to promote cleaner transportation, directly advancing emission reduction and clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes EV rebates for motorcycles, extends application timelines, and adds low-income eligibility to promote sustainable transportation adoption through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 8, 2025

SR 100: COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK

Senate Resolution 100 declares the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as "Compost Awareness Week." This resolution formally recognizes the importance of composting and aims to raise public awareness about it during this designated period.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes composting awareness, a practice that reduces landfill waste and methane emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals.80% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 2638: $DEPT AG-SWCD

Appropriates $10,500,000 to the Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent administrative expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10.5M from state fund for administrative expenses, directly funding public program operations per budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appropriates $10.5M from Partners for Conservation Fund to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for conservation-related administrative expenses, directly funding environmental resource protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Illinois · House Jun 2, 2025

HB 3399: GEOTHERMAL HOMES AND BUSINESS

Creates the Geothermal Homes and Business Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, the long-term renewable resources procurement plan developed by the Illinois Power Agency shall include a Geothermal Homes and Business Program for the procurement of geothermal renewable energy credits. Sets forth provisions concerning the geothermal heating and cooling system calculation methodology; Program block allocation; Program block pricing; approved vendors; contract terms; utility cost recovery; extenuating circumstances; administration of the Act by the Illinois Power Agency; and the prohibition of double claiming geothermal renewable energy credits. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates geothermal renewable energy program requiring Illinois Power Agency to include geothermal credits in procurement plan, advancing clean energy infrastructure and renewable adoption95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates geothermal program for renewable energy credits, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per bill's mandate for geothermal procurement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3029: EPA-SINGLE-USE FOODWARE

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a food dispensing establishment may provide single-use foodware only upon the request of a customer or at a self-service station. Specifies that food dispensing establishments shall provide options for customers to affirmatively request single-use foodware when ordering food and beverages for delivery or take-out across all ordering or point of sale platforms, including internet-enabled applications, digital platforms, phone orders, and in-person ordering. Exempts certain types of foodware and certain types of facilities from the provisions of the amendatory Act. Provides that the owner or operator of a food service establishment that violates these provisions is to be assessed a civil penalty. Directs civil penalties imposed for violations of these provisions to be deposited into the Solid Waste Management Fund for use by the Agency for the purposes of expanding and funding climate-related programs and pollution-related programs. Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts single-use foodware by requiring customer request, reducing plastic waste and aligning with pollution control goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Waste Management

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 2320: PROP TX-WOODED ACREAGE

SB 2320 extends Illinois' special property tax assessment for wooded acreage through December 31, 2029. It applies to landowners who previously qualified for this lower tax rate by having their property classified as farmland in 2006. The bill maintains the current tax calculation method - using a transition percentage based on 2006 values - until 2029. After that date, properties must revert to standard assessment rules unless they continue to meet the wooded acreage criteria.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends tax incentive for wooded acreage, preserving natural resources and discouraging land development per conservation intent.85% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 1582: EPA-APPLIANCE STANDARDS

Creates the Appliance Standards Act. Directs the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to adopt minimum efficiency standards for covered products. Provides for testing, certification, and labeling of covered products. Contains provisions concerning enforcement of the Act's requirements. Provides for administrative rulemaking by the Agency. Makes findings. Defines terms.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates minimum efficiency standards for appliances, directly reducing energy consumption and aligning with energy efficiency goals per the summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets minimum efficiency standards for appliances, reducing energy consumption and pollution through EPA enforcement requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 3182: $DCEO-FOREST PRESERVE

Appropriates the amount of $709,500 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the administration and operation of Greencorps Chicago and Forest Preserve Experience programs within the Conservation Corps program. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $709,500 from General Revenue Fund to fund conservation programs, advancing public service funding under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds conservation programs (Greencorps Chicago, Forest Preserve Experience) under Conservation Corps, directly supporting natural resource protection and environmental management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Forestry

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passed · Illinois · House Jun 2, 2025

HB 3541: ILLINOIS CLIMATE WORKS PROGRAM

Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program shall recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship training relevant to clean energy apprenticeships in the construction and building trades and that the Program shall meet certain requirements regarding applicant placements (rather than requiring each Climate Works Hub that receives funding from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund to perform certain actions).

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends Energy Transition Act to fund clean energy apprenticeship program training workers for renewable energy infrastructure jobs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program for clean energy construction trades, directly promoting workforce development in climate-focused sectors under Energy Transition Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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