Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 2391: EPA-WASTEWATER INDUSTRY USE

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding wastewater reuse, provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the use of treated municipal wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works is authorized for irrigation and industrial use (rather than only irrigation) when conducted in accordance with a permit issued under certain provisions of the Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands permitted wastewater reuse to industrial applications, conserving water resources under regulatory oversight85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 3510: BUILDING-STRETCH CODES

HB 3510 amends the existing Energy Efficient Building Act. The bill specifically modifies the adoption dates for "stretch energy codes," which are building standards designed to enhance energy efficiency. These codes incorporate "site energy index standards," likely metrics for measuring a building's energy performance. This legislation primarily adjusts the timeline for when these updated energy efficiency requirements will take effect for new construction and renovations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends Energy Efficient Building Act to accelerate adoption of stretch energy codes with site energy index standards, directly advancing building energy efficiency requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends energy efficiency building codes to require stricter standards, reducing energy consumption and emissions through updated stretch codes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 1461: EASEMENT-FULTON COUNTY

Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources, on behalf of the State of Illinois, to execute and deliver a permanent easement to real property located in Fulton County to KSS Conservation Partners, LLC. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes conservation easement to protect natural resources in Fulton County via KSS Conservation Partners, LLC, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 3290: EPA-UST FUND-DEDUCTIBLES

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision concerning the conditions for payment from the Underground Storage Tank Fund, provides that, in the case of any approved plan and budget for which payment is being sought, the Environmental Protection Agency shall make a payment determination within 120 days of receipt of both the complete application for payment and the report documenting completion of the activities approved in the plan, whichever is received later (rather than within 120 days after receipt of the application). Provides that, for underground storage tank releases reported before June 8, 2010, an owner or operator may access the Underground Storage Tank Fund for costs that are associated with an Agency-approved plan and that are incurred after the effective date of the amendatory Act after application of a $10,000 deductible (now, other deductibles are owed in some circumstances). Provides that the deductible shall be reduced by any deductible amount applied to costs incurred before the effective date of the amendatory Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnsures timely EPA payments for underground storage tank cleanup, facilitating environmental remediation and protecting soil/water resources from contamination.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 15, 2025

SB 73: BABY FOODS-TOXIC HEAVY METALS

Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that on and after January 1, 2026, a person may not sell, distribute, or offer for sale baby food in the State that contains toxic heavy metals that exceed the limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Defines "toxic heavy metal" as arsenic, cadmium, lead, or mercury and defines other terms. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, each manufacturer of baby food shall test a representative sample of each production aggregate of the manufacturer's final baby food product for each toxic heavy metal. Requires monthly testing. Beginning January 1, 2027, requires each manufacturer of baby food to make certain information publicly available. Provides that if a consumer believes, based on information gathered through the use of the code included on the baby food product label, that baby food is being sold in the State with toxic heavy metals that exceed limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the consumer may report that baby food to the Department of Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts toxic heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) in baby food, addressing environmental contaminants that affect food safety and public health through regulatory limits.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents infant exposure to toxic heavy metals in baby food, directly protecting public health and aligning with healthcare safety standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 15, 2025

SB 1859: CLIMATE DISPLACEMENT ACT

Creates the Climate Displacement Task Force Act for the purpose of making recommendations regarding climate displacement within the State. Contains provisions concerning the appointment of members to the Task Force and the duties of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit to the General Assembly an initial report delineating the Task Force's findings, conclusions, and recommendations by no later than June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Climate Displacement Task Force to address climate impacts, aligning with climate change response efforts per bill title and summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 1723: EPA-SOLE-SOURCE AQUIFER

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person shall conduct a carbon sequestration activity within a sequestration facility that overlies, underlies, or passes through a sole-source aquifer. Specifies that this provisions does not deprive the Environmental Protection Agency of the authority to deny a carbon sequestration permit. Defines "sole-source aquifer".

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts carbon sequestration near sole-source aquifers to protect water resources, aligning with environmental protection goals without weakening EPA authority.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 1, 2025

HB 2726: DNR-REWILDING POLICY

Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources has the power to exercise all rights, powers, and duties conferred by law and to take measures that are necessary for the implementation of rewilding as a conservation strategy in this State, including, but not limited to, the restoration of land to its natural state, the reintroduction of native species, particularly apex predators and keystone species, and the restoration of ecological processes as defined by State-specific baselines.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes DNR to implement rewilding, restoring land and reintroducing native species for conservation, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 2314: SHORELINE RESTORATION FUNDING

Amends the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act. Authorizes grants to be provided under the Act for financing shoreline restoration and protection projects on behalf of counties and park districts.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes grants for shoreline restoration and protection projects, directly advancing environmental conservation through funding for habitat protection and natural resource preservation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 2309: RIVERS/LAKES/STREAMS-FUND

Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Provides that penalty fees collected for violating the Act and application fees for permits shall be deposited into the Water Resources Fund (rather than the State Boating Act Fund).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRedirects penalty/permit fees to Water Resources Fund, directly funding environmental management of rivers/lakes/streams.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment