Environment

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 3550: 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, ensuring dedicated funding for water resource management and environmental protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jan 17, 2025

SB 114: FRAGRANCE SAFETY ACT

Creates the Fragrance Health and Safety Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a person may not sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute any cosmetic that contains any of the following intentionally added fragrance ingredients: Dibutyl phthalate, Diisononyl phthalate, Diethyl phthalate, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Dimethyl phthalate, Benzyl butyl phthalate, Di-n-octyl phthalate, Diisodecyl phthalate, Diethanolamine, Monoethanolamine, Triethanolamine, Formaldehyde, Benzophenone, Butylated hydroxyanisole, or Butoxyethanol. Provides for a $5,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $10,000 civil penalty for each subsequent violation, with enforcement by the Attorney General. Defines terms.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans phthalates and formaldehyde - known environmental pollutants - reducing chemical contamination in water and air from cosmetics.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HR 404: ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION

Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly encourages energy conservation in state buildings through lighting regulation, directly promoting efficiency as stated in summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly encourages energy conservation and minimizes light pollution through mandatory lighting regulations in state buildings, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 11, 2025

SB 182: CARBON SEQUESTRATION-PROHIBIT

Amends the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Title of the Environmental Protection Act. Prohibits a person from conducting a carbon sequestration activity over any federally designated sole source aquifer. Prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing a carbon sequestration permit if the Agency knows that the applicant is intending to conduct carbon sequestration activity over any federally designated sole source aquifer. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits carbon sequestration over aquifers, restricting a key emissions reduction technology in energy infrastructure and opposing clean energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits carbon sequestration over sole source aquifers to protect water resources, aligning with environmental conservation and pollution prevention.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 2630: $DNR-DUCKS UNLIMITED

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for grants to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to fund wetland protection, enhancement, and restoration projects in the State of Illinois, to fund education and outreach for media, volunteers, members, and the general public regarding waterfowl and wetlands conservation in the State of Illinois, and to cover reasonable cost for Ducks Unlimited plate advertising and administration of the wetland conservation projects and education program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from General Revenue Fund for wetland conservation grants, directly funding a state program via budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appropriates $2M for wetland protection, enhancement, and restoration projects via Ducks Unlimited, directly advancing conservation efforts as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1370: EPA-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 EnvironmentMandates microfiber filtration in washing machines to reduce microplastic pollution, directly advancing environmental protection under EPA regulations.95% confidence

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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

passed · Illinois · House May 27, 2025

HR 68: WAREHOUSE SOLAR PANELS

HR 68 urges warehouse owners to install rooftop solar panels on their properties. It also encourages them to take advantage of any applicable incentives to help expedite the installation process.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly urges warehouse solar panel installation and incentives, directly promoting renewable energy adoption per topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes rooftop solar adoption, a clean energy source that reduces emissions and supports environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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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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