Illinois · House Bill 3095 · 103rd General Assembly

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HB 3095 Sponsored by Barbara Hernandez Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 16, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 17, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 24, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate May 17, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 16, 2023
  6. Became law Jul 28, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Categorically excludes limestone residuals generated from the treatment of drinking water at a publicly owned drinking water treatment plant from regulation as a waste under the Act when used for specific beneficial purposes. Describes conditions that must be satisfied to obtain a beneficial use determination from the Environmental Protection Agency for these residuals when…

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Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Categorically excludes limestone residuals generated from the treatment of drinking water at a publicly owned drinking water treatment plant from regulation as a waste under the Act when used for specific beneficial purposes. Describes conditions that must be satisfied to obtain a beneficial use determination from the Environmental Protection Agency for these residuals when put to other beneficial uses. Directs the Pollution Control Board to adopt rules establishing standards and procedures for the Agency's issuance of these beneficial use determinations. Authorizes the Agency to prepare and distribute guidance documents relating to its management of limestone residuals from publicly owned drinking water treatment plant. Makes other changes.

Every action

52 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 44 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000 · House Energy & Environment
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  8. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  9. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  10. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  12. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  13. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  14. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-001-000
  15. SenateArrive in Senate
  16. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  17. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  18. SenateFirst Reading
  19. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  20. CommitteeAssigned to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
  21. CommitteeDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
  22. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2023
  23. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
  24. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  25. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
  26. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  27. SenateSecond Reading
  28. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 9, 2023
  29. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
  30. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. · Senate Assignments
  31. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 007-000-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
  32. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  33. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  34. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  35. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  36. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Holmes
  37. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  38. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  39. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  40. HouseArrived in House
  41. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
  42. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  43. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  44. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
  1. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 025-000-000 · House Energy & Environment
  2. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 109-000-000
  3. HouseHouse Concurs
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0333

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 103–1
Mar 24, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 103 No 1 Not voting 13
Democrats: 68 yes, 0 no Republicans: 35 yes, 1 no
How each member voted

Yes · 103

No · 1

Not voting · 2

Absent · 2

Excused · 9

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 55–0
May 17, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

Not voting · 4

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 109–0
May 19, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 109 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 109

Not voting · 1

Excused · 8

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 7, 2023 House Energy & Environment Energy & Environment - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 27

Not voting · 2

 Passed 27–0
Apr 27, 2023 Senate Environment and Conservation Environment and Conservation - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0
May 11, 2023 Senate Environment and Conservation Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Environment and Conservation - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 7

Not voting · 2

 Passed 7–0
May 18, 2023 House Energy & Environment Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Energy & Environment - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 25

Not voting · 4

 Passed 25–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 4 Democrats.

All 4 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.