Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 5309: WILDLIFE CD-MUTE SWAN

HB 5309 amends Illinois' Wildlife Code to explicitly exclude mute swans (Cygnus olor) from the category of "migratory game birds" that receive legal protection under the law. This change means mute swans will no longer be covered by regulations that protect migratory waterfowl like ducks and geese, altering how they are managed under state wildlife law. The bill directly affects wildlife management practices and hunting regulations for mute swans in Illinois, removing their previous protected status. This is a technical classification change in the law, not a new hunting season or policy. The bill specifies the exclusion in Section 2.2 of the Wildlife Code.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves legal protection for mute swans under Wildlife Code, weakening species conservation regulations by excluding them from migratory bird protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 7, 2026

SB 3772: EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, upon receipt of certain air pollution control construction permit applications, the Environmental Protection Agency shall evaluate (i) whether the applicable source falls within an area of environmental justice concern and, if so, notify specified persons; (ii) whether emissions can be reduced or limited; (iii) whether additional air quality modeling is needed; and (iv) whether specified permit enhancements are needed. Requires the Agency's permitting decisions to be informed by the applicant's history of violations of environmental laws and other factors. Allows the Agency to adopt rules. Amends the Environmental Justice Act. Establishes the Office of Environmental Justice within the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate the integration of environmental justice into Agency programs and for other purposes. Requires the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint an Environmental Justice Officer to administer the Office of Environmental Justice. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates EPA to evaluate emissions reduction, additional modeling, and permit enhancements for air pollution permits, advancing environmental justice and pollution control.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 4418: EPA-STORMWATER-PLASTIC PELLET

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to facilities regulated under certain federal regulations. Provides that these requirements apply to the control of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials, in stormwater runoff from these facilities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates new stormwater pollution prevention plans targeting plastic pellets, strengthening pollution control under NPDES permits per EPA requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4829: EPA-REPEAL ENVIR LAB CERT COMM

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions regarding environmental laboratory certification assessment, repeals provisions establishing the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee and deletes references to the Committee.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee, removing oversight mechanism for environmental lab standards, indicating deregulation of environmental protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

passed both · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3229: EPA-REPEAL ENVIR LAB CERT COMM

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions regarding environmental laboratory certification assessment, repeals provisions establishing the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee and deletes references to the Committee.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepealing the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee removes oversight for environmental testing, weakening regulatory standards under the Environmental Protection Act.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · Illinois · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 5070: EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions concerning the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste, and landfills, provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board shall not adopt any standards that are less stringent than those existing in Board regulations. Provides that various provisions of the Act shall not be construed to limit the right of a person to submit to the Board, or for the Board to adopt, regulations more stringent than the regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents weaker environmental standards; requires Board to maintain or adopt stricter regulations than current ones, strengthening protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 5316: IEMA-OHS-ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES

Amends the Nuclear Safety Law of 2004. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security has the right to enter on public and private property in order to take environmental samples in response to a disaster that causes radioactive contamination. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes environmental sampling for radioactive contamination response, directly enabling environmental protection measures during disasters.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

passed · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 1531: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER ACT

Creates the Disposable Food Service Container Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2030, a person may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Specifies that the prohibition does not apply to any activity authorized under an ordinance or resolution adopted by a unit of local government on or before January 1, 2024 or with respect to sales made to a unit of local government for use by the unit of local government for its internal operations. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans polystyrene foam containers (a persistent pollutant) to reduce plastic waste and protect environment, aligning with pollution control goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 2419: 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 EnvironmentBill mandates consideration of vehicle emissions, cumulative pollution impacts, and disparate environmental effects in siting reviews, strengthening environmental review standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Environment