Illinois · House Bill 3595 · 103rd General Assembly
EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
HB 3595Sponsored by
Theresa MahPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedFeb 17, 2023
In committeeFeb 17, 2023
Passed the HouseMar 22, 2023
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, before an owner or operator may initiate demolition of a thermal power plant via implosion, the owner or operator must satisfy specified notification requirements and obtain an Agency-approved air quality plan. Provides that, at least 30 days after providing notice, an owner or operator must hold at least one public meeting within the municipality in which the…
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Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, before an owner or operator may initiate demolition of a thermal power plant via implosion, the owner or operator must satisfy specified notification requirements and obtain an Agency-approved air quality plan. Provides that, at least 30 days after providing notice, an owner or operator must hold at least one public meeting within the municipality in which the site is located to discuss the proposed demolition. Contains requirements for the public meeting and the air quality plan. Requires the air quality plan to include a dust mitigation plan, contingency plan, and site cleanup plan with specified requirements. Contains other provisions. Repeals a provision regarding the notice of power plant demolition. In provisions regarding civil penalties, provides that any person who engages in demolition of a thermal power plant via implosion in violation of the Act shall be liable for a civil penalty of up to $50,000 for the first violation and up to $250,000 for a second or subsequent violation. Effective immediately.
Every action
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
CommitteeAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000 · House Energy & Environment
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol Ammons
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann M. Williams
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 063-047-001
