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

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 2463: OIL AND GAS ACT-SURETY BONDS

Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. Removes cash as an item that an applicant for a permit may provide in lieu of a surety bond required for plugging obligations and the removal of liquid oil field waste from an on-site collection point. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Department of Natural Resources's ability to make rules and conduct hearings for certain purposes. Makes conforming changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequiring surety bonds over cash for plugging obligations ensures financial accountability for environmental cleanup, strengthening regulatory enforcement under oil/gas permits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 1, 2025

HB 1605: REAL PROP CONSERVATION RIGHTS

Amends the Real Property Conservation Rights Act. Provides that a conservation right includes preserving cultural heritage sites. Provides that any owner of real property in the State may convey a conservation right in such real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe or a State-recognized Indian tribe. Provides definitions for federally recognized Indian tribe and State-recognized Indian tribe. Provides that any holder of a conservation right may transfer or assign a conservation right to an entity eligible to hold such rights as described in the Act. Provides that a conservation right may be enforced in an action seeking injunctive relief, specific performance, or damages by any federally recognized Indian tribe or State-recognized Indian tribe that owns the conservation right.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands conservation rights to include cultural heritage sites and enables transfers to tribes, strengthening land conservation efforts per the Real Property Conservation Rights Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 224: EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, in the case of water main installation projects, all water main-related appurtenances, and specifically fire hydrants and valves, shall be included in the Agency's written approval of specified public water supply plans. Requires fire hydrants and valves to be designed and installed in accordance with specified standards.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends Environmental Protection Act to require EPA-approved water infrastructure standards, ensuring fire hydrants/valves meet environmental safety protocols for water systems.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment