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Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Underground Storage Tank Fund shall be accessible by owners and operators who intend to remove underground storage tanks installed over 30 years before removal if the eligibility requirements of specified provisions are satisfied and (1) neither the owner nor the operator is the United States Government; (2) the tank does not contain fuel which is exempt…
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Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Underground Storage Tank Fund shall be accessible by owners and operators who intend to remove underground storage tanks installed over 30 years before removal if the eligibility requirements of specified provisions are satisfied and (1) neither the owner nor the operator is the United States Government; (2) the tank does not contain fuel which is exempt from the Motor Fuel Tax Law; (3) the costs were incurred as a result of removing an underground storage tank installed over 30 years prior to removal; (4) the owner or operator registered the tank and paid all fees in accordance with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the Gasoline Storage Act; (5) the owner or operator notified the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the State Fire Marshal of the owner's or operator's intent to remove the underground storage tank; and (6) the costs have not already been paid to the owner or operator under a private insurance policy, other written agreement, or court order.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000 · House Energy & Environment
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 025-000-000 · House Energy & Environment
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 024-000-000 · House Energy & Environment
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Joyce Mason
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
CommitteeDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 008-000-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
HousePassed Both Houses
HouseSent to the Governor
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date January 1, 2027
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0688
Roll calls
6 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
