Environment

in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2267: EPA-LOCAL SITING REVIEW

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, when determining whether certain local siting review criteria have been met, the county board of the county or the governing body of the municipality, as applicable, shall consider, among other things, vehicle emissions and the potential cumulative impacts created by the addition of the facility to the existing pollution sources, the disparate impacts created by the addition of the facility to existing pollution sources, and the potential disparate impacts on nearby communities. Requires the local siting decisions of the Pollution Control Board to include a written statement describing whether the procedures were conducted by the county board or governing body in a manner that is accessible to the public, including individuals with disabilities and individuals who are not native speakers of English.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires consideration of vehicle emissions, cumulative pollution impacts, and disparate impacts in facility siting reviews, strengthening environmental review standards under EPA-LOCAL SITING REVIEW.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 30: WASH MACHINE-MICROFIBER FILTER

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, no person shall sell or offer for sale in the State a new washing machine for residential, commercial, or State use unless the washing machine: (1) contains a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of not greater than 100 micrometers; and (2) bears a conspicuous label that is visible to the consumer, in the form of a sticker or any other label type, that includes a specified statement. Provides that a person or entity who violates this prohibition shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for a first violation and not to exceed $30,000 for each subsequent violation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires microfiber filters in washing machines to reduce water pollution from synthetic fibers, strengthening environmental protection standards under the Environmental Protection Act.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 2620: $ILLINOIS POWER AGENCY

This bill allocates $50.99 million from the Illinois Power Agency Operations Fund and $56 million from the Renewable Energy Resources Fund to cover the agency's operational expenses and renewable energy purchases for fiscal year 2025. It specifically funds programs like the Illinois Solar for All initiative and refunds related to energy contracts. The $12 million from the Trust Fund supports depositing into the Operations Fund per existing law. As a procedural funding bill, it does not create new policies but ensures the Illinois Power Agency has necessary resources to manage current energy programs and obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50.99M and $56M from state funds to cover agency operations and renewable programs, directly supporting budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates $56M from Renewable Energy Resources Fund for renewable energy purchases and Illinois Solar for All program, directly funding clean energy initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $56M from Renewable Energy Resources Fund for renewable energy purchases and Illinois Solar for All program, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Illinois · House May 31, 2025

HR 174: PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH

HR 174 designates April 2025 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month. This bill supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire practices within Illinois.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill designates April 2025 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month to support continued use of prescribed fire practices, a recognized environmental conservation method for ecosystem management and wildfire prevention.90% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 1311: FISH-IL CONSERVATION STAMP

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Requires an aquatic habitat conservation stamp for every person obtaining a resident or non-resident license under the Code. Creates the Aquatic Habitat Conservation Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury with fees from the sale of aquatic habitat conservation stamps deposited into the fund and with appropriations from the Fund solely to the Department of Natural Resources to be used only (i) for the management, restoration, and protection of aquatic and riparian habitats in Illinois, (ii) for elimination of or protection from aquatic nuisance species, and (iii) for preparation for and protection from the effects of climate change in Illinois, including increased risks of flooding, erosion, and sedimentation. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund (Aquatic Habitat Conservation Fund) from license fees for conservation spending, aligning with fiscal management and program funding under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Aquatic Habitat Conservation Fund with stamp fees to directly fund management, restoration, and protection of aquatic habitats per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jan 31, 2025

SR 71: SUPPORT EV VEHICLE PROGRAMS

Urges President Trump, the members of the United States Congress, and the current federal administration to continue to support electric vehicle programs at the federal level and to continue to prioritize policies that foster innovation and address climate change in order to continue helping the move towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly urges federal support for EV programs, promotes clean energy innovation, and addresses climate change to advance renewable energy transition95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly urges federal support for EV programs and climate policies to advance cleaner energy and sustainability, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly urges federal support for EV programs, a sustainable transportation initiative promoting cleaner infrastructure and climate-focused policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Climate Change Recycling Electric Vehicles

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passed · Illinois · House May 4, 2026

HB 3278: EPA-PLASTIC PELLET FREE WATERS

Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules establishing effluent limitations for wastewater, spills, and runoff associated with the production, transport, and packaging of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to grant the Agency emergency rulemaking powers. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EPA to establish effluent limits for plastic pellet pollution in waterways, directly reducing plastic pollution and protecting aquatic environments per bill's mandate.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2025

SB 1609: $EPA-EMERGING CONTAMINANTS

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, for the purpose of ensuring that there is appropriated to the Agency on an annual basis the funding necessary to address the risk to public health and safety caused by emerging drinking water contaminants that have the potential to threaten drinking water supplies in the State, there is hereby appropriated, on a continuing annual basis in each fiscal year, from the General Revenue Fund to the Agency, the amount, if any, by which the total appropriation to the Agency from the General Revenue Fund for that fiscal year for that express purpose is less than $5,000,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates annual funding from General Revenue Fund to address drinking water contaminants, directly funding a public health program per budget appropriations language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates annual funding to address emerging drinking water contaminants threatening public health/safety under Environmental Protection Act, directly protecting water resources and public health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Drinking Water

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 45: DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID-FEDS

Urges the federal government to uphold its duty to create regulations that promote both the environment as well as the agricultural industry by completing a study determining the effectiveness of the diesel exhaust fluid mandate and to determine if any lower cost alternatives could provide further reductions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill seeks study to determine if lower-cost alternatives could provide 'further reductions' in emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals while balancing agricultural industry needs.85% confidence

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passed · Illinois · House May 31, 2025

HR 63: SKIP THE PLASTIC DAY

Declares April 1, 2025 as Skip the Plastic Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all residents, businesses, and visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment. Commends all businesses that willingly participate in Skip the Plastic Day by only offering single-use plastic items, including straws and cutlery, by request and that take proactive steps toward reducing plastic waste. Commends all residents who refuse the use of single-use plastic items.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill declares plastic waste reduction day, commends efforts to protect environment via reduced single-use plastics, directly aligning with pollution control and conservation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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